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Malicious Code Found in Bible App Linked to North Korean Hacker Group

SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Malicious code found in an Android bible app has been linked to a North Korean hacker group. A hacker group thought to be from North Korea has reportedly planted malicious code in modified versions of the Android bible reading app ‘Godpeople’ which has been downloaded through an illegal app [...]

Cybercrime Threats Grow with Pokémon GO Frenzy

SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – Last month’s Korean launch of Niantic’s Pokémon GO has put law enforcement agencies on high alert, mainly against trespassing and Pokémon GO driving, and officials are now advising players to also take heed against cybercrimes. According to the Korean National Police Agency, extra apps that can help players to [...]