Although state media did not name the rocket or release photos, analysts said it was most likely different from the Chollima-1 rocket used in the successful satellite launch in November 2023.

The blocked accounts were linked to well-known North Korean hacking groups, including VELVET CHOLLIMA and STARDUST CHOLLIMA.

Risk from insiders, Etheridge said, has moved “to a whole different level” with recently discovered campaigns from groups such as Famous Chollima. This threat actor tied to North Korea has ...