North Korean cybercriminal group 'TA406' escalates attacks through 2021

A new report from security researchers at Proofpoint Inc. details a North Korean-aligned threat actor undertaking attacks that have escalated through 2021. Dubbed TA406, the threat actor is associated with the Kimsuky threat actor group, referred to by some as Thallium and Konni Group but a unique entity in its own right. The group undertakes various nefarious activities, including espionage, cybercrime and sextortion, focusing on targeting research, education, government, media and other organizations. TA406 was…