North Korean hacking group WaterPlum compromised at least 30,000 devices across more than 100 countries between December 2025 and July 2026, stealing over $10.7 million in cryptocurrency. The group, linked to the 'Contagious Interview' campaign, targets job seekers through fake interviews and malicious software packages. A joint advisory from Japanese, US, Australian, and German authorities connects WaterPlum to North Korea's weapons programs and fraudulent IT worker operations.
BEAR-C2 is an adversary simulation framework designed for red team operations and defensive security research, based on real-world tactics from Russian, Chinese, North Korean, and Iranian APT groups. It provides customizable C2 listeners with configurable encryption, exfiltration profiles, and connection protocols to accurately replicate modern intrusion scenarios. The framework is explicitly for educational and authorized security testing purposes only.
Twitter trending discussion about Solana on September 14, 2026, featuring posts about SOL giveaways, trading discussions, and ecosystem developments. A Chinese crypto analyst shared market commentary on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and broader geopolitical events including Trump administration policies and North Korean cyber threats.