Lazarus Group Seeks Intelligence Related to COVID-19
Researchers attribute attacks targeting a pharmaceutical company and a government ministry related to COVID-19 response.
Security researchers have linked Lazarus Group with two attacks targeting institutions related to COVID-19 vaccine development and response. Their data indicates the North Korea-backed group, best known for hacking for financial gain and even sabotage, is strongly interested in COVID-19 intelligence.
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The Kaspersky research team reports Lazarus Group targeted a pharmaceutical company at the end of September; during its investigation, it found the group had also targeted a Ministry of Health related to COVID-19 response. While each attack used different tactics, techniques, and procedures, researchers found connections between them and attribute the activity to Lazarus Group "with high confidence."