Lazarus, the North Korean hacking group, uses AI and post-quantum encryption in its attacks
Kaspersky found that the Lazarus group, unofficially linked to North Korea, used post-quantum encryption in a cyberespionage campaign against South Korean construction, software and telecommunications companies. The attackers used AI to create fake identities and emails with links to fake résumés that downloaded spyware. Post-quantum encryption, designed to withstand quantum computers, makes it harder for defenders and researchers to recover the data. It is the first known use of this technique by Lazarus, after the ransomware case attributed to Kyber in March.
In 40 seconds
- Kaspersky found post-quantum encryption in Lazarus communications with infected machines during an espionage campaign against South Korean companies.
- The group used AI to create fake identities and emails with links to fake résumés that installed spyware.
- Experts note that post-quantum cryptography is within reach of very few and that its adoption points to long-term planning.
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