Hackers who exposed North Korean government hacker explain why they did it
3 days ago
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- Two hackers breached a computer belonging to a North Korean government-linked hacker, uncovering cyberespionage operations and hacking tools.
- The hackers, Saber and cyb0rg, had access for four months before deciding to leak the data to expose North Korea's activities.
- North Korean hacking groups engage in espionage, crypto heists, and posing as IT workers to fund nuclear programs.
- Saber and cyb0rg consider themselves hacktivists, inspired by Phineas Fisher, and believe exposing such hackers is crucial despite legal risks.
- The hackers found evidence suggesting the North Korean hacker, 'Kim,' might be Chinese and working for both governments.
- Saber and cyb0rg alerted South Korean and Taiwanese companies targeted by Kim's active hacks.
- North Korean hackers often target cybersecurity professionals, but Saber remains cautious yet unconcerned about retaliation.