February 2026 APT Attack Trends Report (South Korea)
Overview AhnLab utilizes its infrastructure to monitor for Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) attacks in South Korea. This report covers the classification and statistics on APT attacks on South Korea targets identified during the month of February 2026, and introduces the features of each type. Figure 1. Statistics on APT
January 2026 Threat Trend Report on APT Attacks (South Korea)
Overview Ahnlabs is monitoring APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) attacks in South Korea by utilizing their own infrastructure. This report covers the classification, statistics, and features of APT attacks in South Korea that were identified in January 2026. Figure 1. Statistics of APT attacks in South Korea in January 2026
Proxyware Disguised as Notepad++ Tool
AhnLab SEcurity intelligence Center(ASEC) is monitoring Proxyjacking attacks and continuously disclosing distribution cases and IoCs identified in South Korea. The threat actor Larva‑25012, known for deploying Proxyware, has recently begun using malware disguised as a Notepad++ installer. In addition, the attacker is actively changing techniques to evade detection—such as injecting
December 2025 APT Attack Trend Report (South Korea)
Overview AhnLab monitoring APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) attacks in South Korea using its own infrastructure. This report covers the classification and statistics of APT attacks in South Korea that were identified over the course of one month in December 2025. It also provides an overview of the features of each
November 2025 APT Attack Trends Report (South Korea)
Overview AhnLab is monitoring APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) attacks in South Korea using our own infrastructure. This report covers the classification and statistics of APT attacks in South Korea that were identified over the course of one month in November 2025. It also provides an overview of the features
NKNShell Malware Distributed via VPN Website
AhnLab SEcurity intelligence Center (ASEC) has confirmed that malware has been uploaded to the website of a South Korean VPN provider. Based on the distribution method and characteristics of the malware used, this attack appears to be the work of the same threat actor who has been targeting South Korean
October 2025 APT Attack Trends Report (South Korea)
Overview AhnLab is monitoring Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) attacks in South Korea by utilizing their own infrastructure. This report covers the classification, statistics, and features of APT attacks in South Korea that were identified in October 2025. Figure 1. Statistics of APT attacks in South Korea in October 2025
Distribution of Malware Abusing LogMeIn and PDQ Connect
AhnLab SEcurity intelligence Center (ASEC) recently identified cases of attacks abusing the RMM (Remote Monitoring and Management) tools LogMeIn Resolve (GoTo Resolve) and PDQ Connect. While the initial distribution method is unknown, the attacks involve a legitimate-looking website that disguises the malware as a normal program. When a user downloads
September 2025 APT Attack Trends Report (South Korea)
Overview Ahnlabs is monitoring APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) attacks in South Korea by utilizing their own infrastructure. This report covers the classification, statistics, and features of APT attacks in South Korea that were identified in September 2025. Figure 1. Statistics of APT attacks in September 2025 In Korea, most
August 2025 Threat Trend Report on APT Attacks (South Korea)
Overview AhnLab has been using AhnLab Smart Defense (ASD) to monitor advanced persistent threat (APT) attacks against targets in Korea. This report covers the categorization and statistics of APT attacks in South Korea during August 2025 as well as functions for each type. Figure 1. August 2025 statistics on APT
