Lazarus hackers target European drone manufacturers in active campaign

The North Korean state-sponsored Lazarus hacking group has launched a sophisticated cyberespionage campaign targeting European defense contractors involved in uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturing.

The attacks appear directly linked to North Korea’s efforts to accelerate its domestic drone production capabilities through industrial espionage.

The targeted organizations include a metal engineering firm, an aircraft component manufacturer, and a specialized defense company, with at least two heavily involved in UAV technology development and production.

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