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North Korean Hackers Attacking Drug Companies to Deploy Malware Via Weaponized Excel Files

📅 27 April 2026 at 11:44 UTC📰 Cyber Security NewsView original source ↗
North Korean Hackers Attacking Drug Companies to Deploy Malware Via Weaponized Excel Files

North Korean state-sponsored hackers from the Kimsuky group have launched a targeted campaign against prescription pharmaceutical companies, using a cleverly disguised malware file named White Life Science ERP Specification. The attack uses a fake Excel document to trick employees into running malicious code, giving attackers silent access to the victim’s system. This campaign shows how […] The post North Korean Hackers Attacking Drug Companies to Deploy Malware Via Weaponized Excel Files appeared first on Cyber Security News.

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🔍Threat Overview

North Korean hackers from the Kimsuky group launched a targeted campaign against prescription pharmaceutical companies using fake Excel files to deploy malware, gaining silent access to victim systems.

⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Prescription pharmaceutical company systems
Attack Vectors
Fake Excel documents
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: Critical
Who Is at Risk
Prescription pharmaceutical companies
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Implement strict file validation and verification processes for incoming files.
2Train employees to recognize and report suspicious emails and attachments.
3Regularly update software and systems with the latest security patches.

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