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DPRK-Linked Hackers Use GitHub as C2 in Multi-Stage Attacks Targeting South Korea

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Published 2026-04-06 12:02 UTCUpdated 2026-04-06 16:24 UTC
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DPRK-linked threat actors are preferring stealth over sophistication in targeting South Korean organizations, as researchers report the use of weaponized Windows shortcut ( .LNK ) files and GitHub-based command-and-control (C2) channels in a new campaign.

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DPRK-Linked Hackers Use GitHub as C2 in Multi-Stage Attacks Targeting South Korea
The Hacker News · thehackernews.com · 2026-04-06 16:24 UTC
North Korean hackers abuse LNKs and GitHub repos in ongoing campaign
CSO Online · csoonline.com · 2026-04-06 12:02 UTC
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