North Korea-linked Hackers Use Naver and Google Ads for Malware Distribution

North Korea-linked Hackers Use Naver and Google Ads for Malware Distribution

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A North Korea-linked hacking group, known as 'Konni', has been conducting a sophisticated malware distribution campaign by exploiting Naver and Google ad systems. This operation, referred to as the 'Poseidon Operation', targets users through malicious advertisements, potentially affecting a wide range of individuals and organizations. The campaign highlights the ongoing threat posed by state-sponsored cybercriminals.

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