According to CryptoPotato, South Korean law enforcement revealed that North Korean (DPRK) hackers impersonated South Korean government agencies and journalists to steal cryptocurrency. The hackers allegedly used email phishing techniques to defraud unsuspecting victims. The South Korean National Police Agency said that North Korean hackers appear to target people's crypto assets, stealing information from nearly 1,500 victims between March and October 2023, most of whom were from the private sector, and about 57 victims were retired or current government officials. According to authorities, the attackers impersonated officials from the National Health Insurance, National Pension, the South Korean National Police Agency, and the National Tax Service to send phishing emails with bait to recipients. If the victim opens the scam email or clicks on the attachment, their computer will be infected with malware, allowing hackers to steal personal data and information. In addition, the police pointed out that the attackers stole the user IDs and profiles of 19 people in order to access their cryptocurrency trading accounts. Although the specific types of stolen assets and their value were not mentioned, South Korean law enforcement said it would redouble its efforts to combat illegal cyber activities.