Microsoft discovers North Korean hacking group Moonstone Sleet using fake job offers, malware, and a new ransomware strain called FakePenny.

Microsoft identifies a new North Korean hacking group, Moonstone Sleet, which uses fake job offers and malware to infiltrate organizations, launching ransomware and malware attacks for financial gain. Linked to the North Korean regime, Moonstone Sleet deploys malicious versions of PuTTY and SumatraPDF on platforms like LinkedIn and Telegram, and has been linked to a new ransomware strain called FakePenny, which demands $6.6 million in ransom payments.

May 28, 2024
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