South Korean Police Confirm North Korean Hackers Behind Mass Phishing Attack Using Fake Martial Law Documents from Defense Security Command

South Korean police have confirmed that a phishing attack involving emails claiming to disclose martial law documents, purportedly created by the Defense Security Command (방첩사), was orchestrated by North Korean hackers. The investigation revealed that these emails, which circulated widely since late last year, were designed to mislead recipients into believing they contained sensitive government information. Authorities are treating this incident as a serious cybersecurity threat, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding North Korean cyber activities.