According to the Google Threat Intelligence Group, North Korean hackers are increasingly posing as IT workers applying for jobs in the U.K. due to declining success in the U.S. Rising awareness of their tactics has prompted these hackers to seek opportunities in Europe. The attackers are targeting larger organizations, attempting to access sensitive data, and employing aggressive tactics. Evidence shows their use of fake CVs and instructions for job applications in various European countries, indicating their adaptability and desperation amid tightened operational hurdles in the U.S.
"Europe needs to wake up fast," Jamie Collier, Lead Threat Intelligence Advisor, Europe, Google Threat Intelligence Group, told TechRepublic in an email.
Researchers uncovered a fake CV listing degrees from Belgrade University in Serbia and fabricated residential addresses in Slovakia.
Hackers are targeting larger organisations and new territories, with notable increases in activity across Germany, Portugal, and Serbia.
More aggressive tactics stem from desperation, indicating a shift in methods used by North Korean hackers.
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