New report unveils "mafia-style” cyber operation, adaptive DPRK hierarchy, and the survival-driven incentives powering its growthSAN JOSE, Calif., May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DTEX Systems, the trusted leader of insider risk management, has released a groundbreaking report exposing North Korea’s (DPRK) global cybercrime network – revealing a mafia-like operation fuelled by survival, not ideology.
This report pulls back the curtain on their inner workings and psychology, revealing how deeply embedded they already are within our workforce – providing the context needed to anticipate their next move.” Key findings from the report include: DPRK Organizational Blueprint: For the first time, an unclassified organizational chart maps the structure, roles, and communication chains within the DPRK’s cyber ecosystem, providing a roadmap for more accurate attribution and proactive defense strategies.
"While traditional attribution models like numbered Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) have served the community well, DPRK’s operations present a more complex picture – one that blends cybercrime, espionage, and geopolitical influence,” said Michael Barnhart, DTEX Principal i3 Insider Risk Investigator and lead author of the report.
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