Chinese, N. Korean Threat Groups Build on Asia-Pacific Success
Summary
North Korean cybercrime groups are contributing to the nation's GDP growth through successful attacks on business and financial firms. Chinese threat groups are also expanding their operations, building on past successes in the Asia-Pacific region.
IFF Assessment
FOE
This article details the increasing success and financial gains of North Korean and Chinese threat groups, indicating an elevated threat landscape for defenders.
Defender Context
Defenders need to be aware of the growing sophistication and financial success of state-sponsored and affiliated threat groups from North Korea and China. This trend suggests these actors will continue to invest in and execute more impactful attacks, requiring enhanced defensive measures against business and financial targets.