Pyongyang-sponsored hacking group uses KakaoTalk in malware distribution campaign: report

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A North Korea-linked hacking group has reportedly exploited stolen KakaoTalk credentials to distribute malware in a new cyber espionage campaign. The use of the popular South Korean messaging platform as a vector highlights the evolving tactics of state-sponsored threat actors. The report raises significant cybersecurity concerns for users of the platform and related infrastructure.

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