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North Korean WaterPlum hackers infected 30,000 devices worldwide

BleepingComputer·September 19, 2026·1 min read
North Korean WaterPlum hackers infected 30,000 devices worldwide

A joint advisory says North Korean hacking group WaterPlum compromised at least 30,000 devices worldwide from December 2025 through July 2026, transferring over $10.7 million in stolen cryptocurrency to North Korea. The campaign targeted various sectors, and authorities urge organizations to apply mitigations to prevent further exploitation.

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