KEY POINTS
- Rogue actors allegedly backed by North Korea have stolen data from nearly 1,500 victims between March and October
- The majority of the victims are from the private sector and 57 from incumbent or retired government officials
- When the scam email was opened or the phishing link was clicked on, the victim's computer would be infected with malware
The South Korean National Police Agency has warned people against North Korean malicious actors and hackers, who have been impersonating government agency officials and journalists to steal cryptocurrencies.
