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North Korea Possibly Behind Alleged SouthKorea Defense Contractor Hack

By: Liviu Arsene | comment : 0 | May 11, 2016 | Posted in: Industry News

South Korean defense contractor Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction Co. has been allegedly hacked by

North Korea, according to the local military counter-intelligence service.

The naval warship builder allegedly suffered a security breach on April 20,

although no details regarding its severity or consequences have been offered

to the press. South Korean officials have started investigating the incidents

and claim North Korea could be responsible for the cyberattack.

“After identifying signs that Hanjin Heavy Industries may have been hacked on

April 20, the Defense Security Command is currently leading a security

investigation into whether any military secrets were leaked and whether North

Korea was involved,” according to official sources. “North Korea could have

been involved, but we are not absolutely sure at this stage.”

While North Korea is believed to have a highly skilled hacking team, the intrusion on Hanjin Heavy Industries &

Construction Co. could have led to exfiltration of sensitive data, especially since the company is responsible for the

latest frigates and amphibious assault vessels.

This is not the first security incident for South Korean contractors, as last year both LIG Nex1 and the Agency for

Defense Development reported breaches. Both were tasked with building the AESA radar system, technology

responsible for “allowing ships and aircraft to broadcast powerful radar signals while still remaining stealthy.”

While details of the hack have yet to be released, South Korean investigators are seeking to assess whether any

military secrets have been compromised.

About The Author

Liviu Arsene

Security Researcher

Liviu Arsene is the proud owner of the secret to the fountain of never-ending energy. That’s

what’s been helping him work his everything off as a passionate tech news editor for the past

couple of years. He is the youngest and most restless member of the Bitdefender writer team

and he covers mobile malware and security topics with fervor and a twist. His passions

revolve around gadgets and technology, and he’s always ready to write about what’s hot and

trendy out there in geek universe.

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