More attacks pledged on North Korean websites
People who apparently took part in this weekend’s denial of service attacks against several major North Korean websites have promised there’s more to come. The attacks hit sites including KCNA,…
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New Voice of Korea English schedule
North Korea’s external shortwave radio broadcaster, Voice of Korea, joins many of the world’s international broadcasters in switching to a summer frequency schedule on Sunday. Shortwave broadcasts change frequencies numerous…
The North-South air traffic control link
After this week’s decision by North Korea to stop answering a military hotline between border control posts at the Kaesong Industrial Zone, there remains just one known link through which…
#OpNorthKorea brings more attacks on DPRK websites
A new round of attacks against North Korean websites began Saturday, causing several to become unavailable. The attacks appear to be part of a loosely coordinated effort by hackers to…
South Korean sites hit by cyber attacks
Several South Korean websites that specialize in reporting on North Korean issues were hit by cyber attackers on Tuesday, they said late the same day. Daily NK and Free North…
Mobile Internet service reportedly stopped for tourists
Well, that didn’t last for long. Short-term tourists entering the DPRK can no longer get mobile Internet service, according to Koryo Tours. “3G access is no longer available for tourists…
Voice of Korea dumps own player, adopts Flash
The website of Voice of Korea, the DPRK’s international shortwave radio service, has dumped its proprietary software player. The site previously required use of the player by users to hear…
More IPs found in hacking probe, but they might mean nothing
Investigators looking into last week’s cyber attack on South Korean banks and broadcasters have reportedly found more IP (Internet Protocol) addresses linked to the attacks, but one security expert I…
More information on the South Korean cyber attack
The mysterious cyber attack that hit an estimated 32,000 computers at South Korean TV stations and banks last week is looking more interesting, based on the latest analysis from computer security…
