Suspected North Korean Hackers Targeting Critical Infrastructure

Suspected North Korean hackers are carrying out a wide-spread reconnaissance campaign against numerous industries across the globe.

According to a report from Cybersecurity firm McAfee, the campaign, dubbed GhostSecret, has targeted critical infrastructure, entertainment, finance, health care, and telecommunications in 17 countries, including the U.S.

The group behind the attack is said to have used tools and techniques associated with North Korean state-sponsored hacking group Hidden Cobra,  also known as Lazarus Group and Guardians of Peace.