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GUEST OPINION: In the shadowy world of cyber warfare, one name stands out among the rest: APT45. This North Korean cyber operator has quietly but effectively carried out espionage and cyberattacks since as early as 2009. But APT45 isn’t just another player in the DPRK’s cyber arsenal; it is a distinct and dangerous entity, expanding its operations beyond espionage to include financially motivated cybercrime, even dabbling in ransomware—a rare move for North Korean cyber units.

COMPANY NEWS: APT45, a North Korean cyber operator since 2009, has evolved from espionage to financially motivated operations, distinguishing itself with unique malware and frequent critical infrastructure targeting. Google Cloud’s Mandiant division has been tracking the operator for some years, and it has now been elevated to the status of “Advanced Persistent Threat Group” (APT).