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North Korea

Posts Tagged “North Korea”

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Der Maulwurf: Däne infiltrierte Nordkoreas Spionagenetz
TV SeriesMay 8, 2026

Danish Kebab Restaurant Owner Infiltrated North Korea's European Spy Network

A Danish kebab restaurant owner became the central figure in one of the most remarkable documentary series in recent years when he infiltrated North Korea's espionage and money laundering operations across Europe.

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A figure resembling Kim Jong-un watches a scene from "The Interview" on a laptop screen, the Sony Pictures logo visible in the background, symbolizing the motive behind the North Korean cyber attack on Hollywood.
CaseJune 6, 2025

North Korea's Hack on Sony: A Cyber Attack on Free Speech

In November 2014, North Korean state-sponsored hackers infiltrated Sony Pictures Entertainment, stealing millions of files and threatening theaters showing the comedy film 'The Interview.' The attack marked the first time the U.S. government publicly attributed a cyber assault to a nation-state—and raised urgent questions about digital security and censorship.

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A weathered map of the world pinned to a wooden wall, red strings connecting various cities, with small photos of notable United Bamboo Gang leaders around it
CaseJune 6, 2025

United Bamboo Gang: Taiwan's Criminal Empire

The United Bamboo Gang, also known as Bamboo Union, has operated as Taiwan's largest criminal triad since its founding in 1956–1957, commanding approximately 20,000 members across 13 divisions and 68 branches. What began as a local protection racket has transformed into a sophisticated international criminal enterprise involved in drug trafficking, human smuggling, cyber fraud, and money laundering—with operations spanning California, Las Vegas, and mainland China.

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A computer screen displaying the WannaCry ransomware message, with Bitcoin symbols and a countdown timer, amid a chaotic office with disorganized NHS documents under flickering fluorescent lights.
CaseJune 6, 2025

WannaCry: The Ransomware Attack That Crippled the NHS

On May 12, 2017, the WannaCry ransomware attack struck more than 300,000 computers across 150 countries, but its impact on Britain's National Health Service proved particularly devastating. The attack infected at least 80 NHS trusts and over 600 primary care organizations, forcing hospitals to cancel thousands of procedures and revert to pen-and-paper record-keeping.

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The Lazarus Heist: exposing the global cyber threat
PodcastMay 26, 2025

Inside Lazarus: North Korea's $2 Billion Cyber Empire

The Lazarus Group, a North Korean state-sponsored hacking operation active since at least 2009, has stolen billions in cryptocurrency and launched devastating attacks on governments and corporations worldwide. The FBI confirms the group serves as a financial engine for Kim Jong-un's regime, circumventing international sanctions.

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