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North Korea is reportedly launching a new cybersecurity research unit called Research Center 227, which will be housed within the intelligence agency Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB). The unit will focus on AI-based hacking and stealing digital assets. This strategic move aims to enhance the regime’s capabilities in cyber warfare, particularly in offensive hacking technologies and programs. It is reported that the new facility is located in Pyongyang and at least 90 cybersecurity professionals have been assigned to the unit.

The "Research Center 227" is reportedly focused on using AI for cyberattacks. North Korean hackers are also known to masquerade as remote IT workers, recruiters, and even venture capitalists to steal cryptocurrency and sensitive information. This tactic allows them to gain employment at unsuspecting companies around the world, steal money, or intellectual property valuable to the totalitarian state.

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References :

• infosec.exchange: North Korea is reportedly launching a new cybersecurity research unit called Research Center 227, which will be housed within the intelligence agency Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB), and will focus on AI-based hacking and stealing digital assets.
• techcrunch.com: North Korea launches new unit with a focus on AI hacking, per report
• Data loss ? Graham Cluley: North Korean hackers masquerade as remote IT workers and venture capitalists to steal crypto and secrets
• www.scworld.com: North Korea launches hacking hub focused on artificial intelligence
• www.techradar.com: North Korea unveils new military unit targeting AI attacks
• bsky.app: bsky.app post about North Korea's new AI hacking unit

Classification:

• HashTags: #NorthKorea #Cybersecurity #AIHacking
• Target: Digital assets, various organizations
• Attacker: North Korea
• Feature: AI-based hacking
• Type: Espionage
• Severity: Medium