Sample Analysis of Kimsuky's Attacks - Ink
2024-11-26 • Sec AI •
https://www.secai.ai/blog/latest_research/Sample-Analysis-of-Kimsuky's-Attacks-Ink
Kimsuky, also known as APT43, APT-Q-2, Velvet Chollima, Black Banshee, Thallium, Sparkling Pisces, etc., has been operating since 2012 and is supported by the North Korean government. Recently, SecAI has detected a series of targeted attacks launched by Kimsuky since 2024, showing high activity levels. It mainly targets South Korea and its allies such as Japan and the United States, using spear-phishing, watering hole attacks, and phishing websites for intrusion. Through long-term tracking and analysis, this group has been stealing information and conducting remote control activities by setting up a large number of phishing websites and sending phishing emails with samples that induce clicks with names of interest to the victims.