Kaspersky says Operation Flashhole has targeted three South Korean software, construction and telecommunications-equipment companies since at least July 2025. Investigators observed deceptive websites, abuse of INISAFE CrossWeb EX and communications protected with ML-KEM-1024. AI generation of website images remains an assessment, and the initial infection route is unconfirmed. Post-quantum encryption protects communications rather than concealing every malicious action on a host. Organizations should scrutinize unexpected email links, update security software and monitor unusual endpoint activity.
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Lazarus campaign against Korean firms used post-quantum encryption
Encrypted communications do not erase endpoint behavior; software updates and host monitoring remain important.