North Korean Hackers Use Google Ads for Phishing Campaign Against South Korea

North Korean Hackers Use Google Ads for Phishing Campaign Against South Korea

First seen 2 Feb 2026, 00:19 UTC •Nknews •17.9

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North Korean hackers from the Konni threat group have launched a campaign named 'Operation Poseidon' that exploits Google’s advertising infrastructure to distribute phishing links. This tactic targets human rights advocates and South Korean financial institutions, allowing the attackers to bypass traditional email security measures.

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