Japan Dismantles First North Korean Laptop Farm as US and Allies Detail Wider Scheme

SecurityWeek - Sep 22, 2026

The US, Japan, Germany and Australia have published a joint report detailing the scope of North Korea’s WaterPlum campaign. The post Japan Dismantles First North Korean Laptop Farm as US and Allies Detail Wider Scheme appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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