Summary: US authorities have indicted Rim Jong Hyok, a member of the North Korean hacking group Andariel, for cyberattacks against various American and international entities, including healthcare providers and NASA. The indictment details efforts to steal sensitive data and deploy ransomware, as well as laundering the proceeds through a Chinese bank to fund further cyber operations.
Threat Actor: Andariel | Andariel
Key Point :
- Rim Jong Hyok targeted 17 entities across 11 US states and various defense and energy companies in Asia.
- He is accused of laundering illicit proceeds through a Chinese bank to support ongoing cyberattacks.
- The indictment reveals that Andariel operatives infiltrated NASA’s systems for over three months, extracting significant data.
Original Source: https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/cyber/rim-jong-hyok
Cyber Law and Cybercrime Investigation Blog: Immuniweb
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