Lazarus Group Strikes European Defense Companies in New Cyberespionage Campaign

ESET Research has uncovered a new cyberespionage campaign linked to Lazarus, a North Korea-aligned hacking group, targeting European defense companies. The operation, dubbed Operation DreamJob, focuses on stealing proprietary information and manufacturing know-how from companies involved in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) development. Experts believe this tactic is linked to North Korea’s growing drone program ambitions.