Menu

  • Alerts
  • Incidents
  • News
  • APTs
  • Cyber Decoded
  • Cyber Hygiene
  • Cyber Review
  • Cyber Tips
  • Definitions
  • Malware
  • Threat Actors
  • Tutorials

Useful Tools

  • Password generator
  • Report an incident
  • Report to authorities
No Result
View All Result
CTF Hack Havoc
CyberMaterial
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
Hall of Hacks
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
No Result
View All Result
Hall of Hacks
CyberMaterial
No Result
View All Result
Home Alerts

North Korea’s APT45 New Ransomware Threat

July 25, 2024
Reading Time: 2 mins read
in Alerts
North Korea’s APT45 New Ransomware Threat

A new report by Mandiant has shed light on North Korea’s APT45, previously known as Andariel or Silent Chollima, revealing its transition from cyberespionage to aggressive ransomware attacks. APT45, which has historically supported North Korean strategic interests through espionage, has recently targeted sectors such as healthcare, financial institutions, and energy companies with data-extortion ransomware.

The report, released alongside a U.S. government advisory, highlights the sophisticated tactics and tools used by APT45. This group has expanded its operations beyond traditional espionage to include ransomware attacks that impact sensitive targets. Mandiant has collaborated with various U.S. agencies, including the FBI, to track the group’s efforts to acquire defense and research intelligence.

APT45’s activities include targeting nuclear research facilities and critical infrastructure, such as the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in India. This marks one of the rare instances where North Korean cyber operations have been publicly known to affect critical infrastructure. The group’s ransomware attacks are part of a broader strategy to support the regime’s goals and generate revenue.

Mandiant’s analysis also reveals that APT45’s malware shares distinct characteristics, including reused code and custom encoding, aiding in the identification of their operations. Although Mandiant has not definitively confirmed ransomware as part of APT45’s arsenal, there is public reporting linking the group to MAUI ransomware attacks targeting healthcare and public health sectors.

Reference:
  • North Korea’s APT45 Emerges as Top Ransomware Threat
Tags: AndarielAPT45Cyber AlertsCyber Alerts 2024Cyber threatsFBIGovernmentJuly 2024MandiantNorth KoreaRansomwareSilent ChollimaUSA
ADVERTISEMENT

Related Posts

Malicious Firefox Add Ons Steal Crypto Keys

Malicious Firefox Add Ons Steal Crypto Keys

July 4, 2025
Google Removes 352 ‘IconAds’ Fraud Apps

Google Removes 352 ‘IconAds’ Fraud Apps

July 4, 2025
Browser Cache Attack Bypasses Web Security

Browser Cache Attack Bypasses Web Security

July 4, 2025
Critical Sudo Flaws Expose Linux Systems

Unkillable Mac Malware From North Korea

July 3, 2025
Critical Sudo Flaws Expose Linux Systems

PDFs Deliver QR Codes in Callback Scams

July 3, 2025
Critical Sudo Flaws Expose Linux Systems

Critical Sudo Flaws Expose Linux Systems

July 3, 2025

Latest Alerts

Google Removes 352 ‘IconAds’ Fraud Apps

Malicious Firefox Add Ons Steal Crypto Keys

Browser Cache Attack Bypasses Web Security

PDFs Deliver QR Codes in Callback Scams

Critical Sudo Flaws Expose Linux Systems

Unkillable Mac Malware From North Korea

Subscribe to our newsletter

    Latest Incidents

    Tech Incubator IdeaLab Discloses Data Breach

    Brazil’s CIEE One Exposes 248,000 Records

    McLaughlin & Stern Discloses Data Breach

    Cyberattack Hits Medtech Firm Surmodics

    Rhysida Ransomware Hits German Charity WHH

    Hacker Accesses Max Financial’s User Data

    CyberMaterial Logo
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Jobs
    • Legal and Privacy Policy
    • Site Map

    © 2025 | CyberMaterial | All rights reserved

    Welcome Back!

    Login to your account below

    Forgotten Password?

    Retrieve your password

    Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

    Log In

    Add New Playlist

    No Result
    View All Result
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Definitions
    • Malware
    • Cyber Tips
    • Tutorials
    • Advanced Persistent Threats
    • Threat Actors
    • Report an incident
    • Password Generator
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise with us

    Copyright © 2025 CyberMaterial