Phishing LNK files and GitHub C2 power new DPRK cyber attacks

DPRK-linked hackers are using GitHub as command and control infrastructure in phishing attacks targeting South Korean organizations with obfuscated LNK files. These attacks involve dropping a decoy PDF and executing a PowerShell script to evade detection and establish persistence on compromised systems.

This development highlights the evolving tactics of state-sponsored cyber actors, emphasizing the need for developers and security professionals to monitor unusual scripting activities and trusted service abuse for early threat detection.

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