Microsoft Warns: North Korean Hackers Turn to AI-Fueled Cyber Espionage

North Korean state-sponsored cyber actors have adopted artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their operations, Microsoft reports. Emerald Sleet, a prominent group, utilizes AI-driven large language models (LLMs) for spear-phishing and reconnaissance, joining Chinese hackers in AI usage. They also employ AI for technical problem-solving and content creation. Collaboration with OpenAI helps thwart these threats. Kimsuky, another group, uses benign conversations to establish contact for information exchange. Recent tactics involve exploiting DMARC policies and web beacons for target profiling. Concurrently, Jade Sleet conducts cryptocurrency heists and supply chain attacks, demonstrating North Korea’s evolving cyber capabilities. Lazarus Group employs sophisticated methods like DLL hijacking for malware deployment. Konni group’s new campaign employs Windows shortcuts for malware delivery. Follow for more insights on cybersecurity trends.

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