Threat Research

Labs recently identified a wave of LNK file attacks targeting users in South Korea. These campaigns use multi-stage scripts and rely on GitHub as C2 infrastructure to avoid detection. While similar LNK files date back to 2024, earlier versions were less obfuscated and easier to trace, linking them to XenoRAT distribution....

The report highlights a rise in model extraction (“distillation”) attacks aimed at stealing proprietary AI logic, alongside the growing integration of generative AI into real-world threat operations....

North Korean state-sponsored threat actors, including Lazarus and Kimsuky, continue to operate at a global scale, conducting espionage, financial crime, and access-driven attacks. While their malware, lures, and objectives evolve, these groups consistently reuse infrastructure such as IP addresses, certificates, open directories, and shared tooling....

A research center uncovered a DPRK-linked espionage campaign targeting diplomatic missions in South Korea in early 2025. Between March and July, at least 19 spear-phishing attacks impersonated trusted contacts to lure embassy staff. Attackers used GitHub for covert C2 communications and cloud platforms like Dropbox to deliver XenoRAT malware....