FireEye has released new research on the activities of North Korea’s APT37. According to the report, this threat actor has carried out long term targeting of North Korea’s interests and has now graduated to the level of an advanced persistent threat, putting North Korea’s cyber capabilities in an exclusive club.
The full report is attached and the company has published a related blog post. Key aspects of the research include:
- APT37 is increasing the scope of their operations beyond South Korea
- Targeted industries include aerospace & defense, government, and media & entertainment
- The group recently exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Abode Flash Player, which represents a concerning level of technical sophistication
