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North Korean hackers deploy ‘Durian’ malware, targeting crypto firms

The state-backed North Korean hacking group Kimsuky reportedly used a new malware variant to target at least two South Korean crypto firms.

North Korean hackers are utilizing a “striking” new malware variant dubbed “Durian” to reportedly launch attacks on South Korean crypto firms.

The North Korean hacking group Kimsuky used the new malware in a series of targeted attacks on at least two cryptocurrency firms so far, according to a May 9 threat report from cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.

This was done through a “persistent” attack by exploiting legitimate security software used exclusively by crypto firms in South Korea.

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