Global Cyber Espionage: North Korean Hackers Target Classified Military Secrets

North Korean hackers, identified as Anadriel or APT45, are conducting a global cyber espionage campaign to steal classified military secrets for Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program, according to a joint advisory by the US, UK, and South Korea. The hackers have targeted defense and engineering firms worldwide, including NASA and US Air Force bases.

North Korean hackers, known as Anadriel or APT45, have executed a global cyber espionage operation to steal classified military secrets supporting Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program, according to a joint advisory from the US, UK, and South Korea.

The hackers, allegedly part of North Korea's Reconnaissance General Bureau, have breached systems at various defense and engineering firms, including NASA and US Air Force bases. They used malware scripts and ransomware to gain unauthorized access and extract sensitive data.

US prosecutors have charged Rim Jong Hyok for conspiring to access computer networks and money laundering. The US Justice Department has seized online accounts and $600,000 in virtual currency. The FBI is offering up to $10 million for information leading to Rim's arrest.

(With inputs from agencies.)