Cybersecuritynews iconCybersecuritynewsOct 22, 2026

North Korean Hackers Use Post-Quantum Encryption to Hide New Malware From Security Tools

North Korean-linked Lazarus hackers are using post-quantum cryptography in a malware delivery chain designed to conceal later-stage payloads from security tools. The technique appeared in Operation FlashHole, a campaign targeting organizations in South Korea. Instead of relying on encryption alone to hide files on disk

North Korean Hackers Use Post-Quantum Encryption to Hide New Malware From Security Tools

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