North Korean hackers are using ‘123456’ passwords, making them easy targets for other hackers

According to blockchain sleuth ZachXBT, threat actors are leaving an opportunity on the table by not targeting low-tier DPRK groups.

“The risk of repercussions is low, competition is minimal, and the targets are arguably deserving,” he concluded after sharing his latest investigation, adding, “Imagine if the [government] started weaponizing social engineering scammers like Malone, CX, Trent, Dritan, Danish, etc., against low-tier DPRK groups.”

This suggestion is inspired by another example of how so-called DPRK IT workers can be compromised themselves.

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