The individuals are allegedly working for North Korea’s 313th General Bureau, under the DPRK’s Ministry of Munitions Industry.

Evgenii Ptitsyn is said to have helped operate a ransomware-as-a-service organization that extorted millions from more than 1K victims, including schools and hospitals.

U.S. prosecutors say Rim Jong Hyok used ransom payments from American health care providers to steal military secrets.

The newly designated APT45 pursues military intelligence but has been expanding its targets, Mandiant says.

The sting also intercepted $27 million in illicit funds.

The research reveals prolific North Korean hacking efforts emanating from one of its most visible hacking groups.

The U.S. is pushing the message that the world should address ransomware collectively.

The talks leave out the nation President Biden most often criticizes, but invitees will meet for two days on countering ransomware.

The burger chain, which reported $19.2 billion revenue last year, becomes the latest fast food vendor to have customer data stolen by hackers.

The suspect allegedly made some $10,500 from ransomware attacks.