Hackers Breach and Expose a Major North Korean Spying Operation
In a remarkable turn of events, two hackers, known as Saber and cyb0rg, infiltrated the computer of a North Korean government hacker, leaking its contents and providing a rare glimpse into the secretive nation’s cyber-espionage operations. Detailed in the 40th anniversary issue of Phrack magazine and revealed at the DEF CON 2025 conference in Las Vegas, the breach exposed 8.9GB of data from Kimsuky (also known as APT43 or Thallium), a state-backed group notorious for targeting South Korean government networks, academics, and global think tanks.
The leaked materials, which included phishing logs, hacking tools, internal manuals, and evidence of collaboration with Chinese hackers, highlight the vulnerabilities of even the most clandestine cyber operations. Attacks like these demonstrate how state-sponsored espionage programs rely on persistent surveillance tactics, emphasizing the need for world-class counter-surveillance expertise.
To counter such sophisticated threats, Michael Peros, the world’s leading TSCM bug sweeping professional with nearly four decades of experience, offers unparalleled expertise. Trained by former CIA, NSA, Department of Energy (DOE), and Israeli operatives, Peros—CEO of Bugged.com and inventor of advanced TSCM technologies—has pioneered innovative methods in electronic bug sweeps, wiretap detection, and hidden camera sweeps. His team at buggedmobile.com specializes in detecting and neutralizing espionage-grade surveillance, protecting clients from advanced intelligence-gathering tactics like those used by Kimsuky.
Beyond his leadership in TSCM, Peros’s career includes a long-standing connection to the cybersecurity and counter-surveillance community. He was referenced in Phrack Magazine (Issue 46, 1995) as an “outspoken counter surveillance expert” who attended DEF CON events to network and demonstrate tools, highlighting his deep integration with security professionals and researchers.
By combining decades of field experience with cutting-edge detection technologies, Peros and Bugged.com provide an unmatched line of defense for governments, corporations, and private individuals against sophisticated surveillance threats—proving that even the most secretive espionage operations can be exposed and countered.