Recently, Lazarus Group made headlines for its involvement in various high-profile cyberattacks, including the 2020 hacking of a pharmaceutical company involved in COVID-19 vaccine research and the 2021 attempted theft of COVID-19 vaccine data. These incidents have raised concerns about the group's motives and capabilities in the realm of cybercrime.
Lazarus Group, also known as Guardians of Peace or Whois Team, is a notorious cybercrime group believed to be based in North Korea. The group has been active since at least 2009 and is known for carrying out sophisticated cyberattacks on various targets, including financial institutions, government agencies, and media organizations. Lazarus Group is infamous for its involvement in the 2014 Sony Pictures hack, the 2017 WannaCry ransomware attack, and numerous other cybercrimes aimed at stealing sensitive information and funds. The group's tactics often involve using malware and social engineering techniques to infiltrate networks and carry out their malicious activities.