Australia Sanctions North Korean Cybercriminals Funding Weapons Programs

Techbusinessnews.Au • November 6, 2025

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A Lazarus sub-group known as Andariel—or Advanced Persistent Threat 45—was also targeted. The group is accused of conducting cyber-espionage ...

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Australia Sanctions North Korean Hackers Linked to Weapons Funding Australia has imposed sanctions on North Korean cybercriminals, aligning with recent US actions against individuals and entities involved in financing North Korea's weapons programs. The sanctions specifically target a Lazarus Group sub-division known as Andariel, which is implicated in cyber-espionage activities. 2 sources 24

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Advanced Persistent Threat 45 Andariel Lazarus

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Cyber Espionage

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