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Sead Fadilpašić

North Korean hackers hijack Google's Find Hub to find and wipe target devices

Google Find Hub.
  • KONNI hackers use KakaoTalk to deliver malware and harvest account credentials from victims
  • Attackers exploit Google Find Hub to remotely wipe Android devices and evade detection
  • Compromised PCs spread malware to contacts while mobile devices are repeatedly factory reset

North Korean threat actors with ties to the government were seen resetting target Android devices to factory settings to cover their tracks.

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