Intelligence agencies believe Pyongyang is trying to circumvent sanctions and launch its own semiconductor production for its military programs.
South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol has previously warned of possible provocations by North Korea, such as cyber attacks or the spread of fake news, that could affect parliamentary elections in April.
NIS reported that North Korean hackers attacked South Korean companies in December and February. They managed to steal product drawings and photographs of objects.
Demand for chips may also arise from programs to develop satellites, missiles and other types of weapons.
The attackers used the “living on the ground” method, which minimizes malicious code and uses existing legitimate tools installed on the servers.
Source: Ferra
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