Frequency
4
occurrences
First Seen
January 19, 2026
Last Seen
January 21, 2026
Related Threat Clusters
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N. Korea-linked Konni Group Uses Naver, Google Ads for Malware Distribution
A North Korea-linked hacking group, Konni, has executed a malware distribution campaign by exploiting advertising systems of Naver and Google. The campaign is categorized as an advanced persistent threat (APT) and is…
7 articles · Updated January 19, 2026 -
Targeted Spear-Phishing Campaigns Exploit Google Ads and WhatsApp
A spear-phishing campaign is utilizing Google Ads to distribute EndRAT malware, targeting users with remote access trojans. Simultaneously, Israel's National Cyber Directorate issued an alert regarding a separate…
6 articles · Updated January 19, 2026 -
North Korean Hackers Use Google Ads for Phishing Campaign Against South Korea
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…
1 article · Updated January 21, 2026
Recent Intelligence Reports
- North Korean hackers exploit Google advertising links to steal data — Nknews · January 21, 2026
- New Spear — Cybersecuritynews · January 19, 2026
- New Spear — Cybersecuritynews · January 19, 2026
- North Korea-linked hackers weaponize Google ads in malware campaign — Cybernews · January 19, 2026