South Korean intelligence officials allege North Korean hackers attempted to steal COVID-19 vaccine data by hacking Pfizer. South Korea’s National Intelligence Service claims to have foiled attempts by North Korea to hack into South Korean firms developing coronavirus vaccines. The news comes on the heels of warnings in recent months by global law enforcement agencies, as well Microsoft and Kaspersky, about the surge of state-sponsored hackers targeting drug makers and supply chain players. North Korea has been accused of turning to an army of hackers “to fill its cash-strapped coffers” amid international sanctions.”]
Source: https://www.healthcareinfosecurity.com/south-korea-claims-north-korea-tried-hacking-pfizer-a-16011