Date of report
- Sep 2019
Affiliations
A threat actor targeted U.S.-based entities by emailing them malware-laced Microsoft Word documents written by industry experts. The trojanized documents discussed nuclear deterrence, North Korea’s nuclear submarine program, and economic sanctions on the North Korean regime. This incident is believed to be an extension of the August Autumn Aperture campaign.
Suspected victims
- Unnamed U.S.-based entities
Suspected state sponsor
- Korea (Democratic People's Republic of)
Target category
- Private sector