North Korean hackers stole sensitive information from Microsoft users

The transcript discusses a hacking operation named Thallium, where hackers used 50 domains to conduct cyber attacks. They sent spear phishing emails pretending to be from Microsoft, leading users to phishing pages to steal credentials. Once accessed, hackers could review emails and install malware like Kim Jong Rat and Baby Shark, which are remote access Trojans. These Trojans exfiltrate data and await further commands. The operation mainly targeted users in the US, Japan, and South Korea.

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What was the purpose of the misleading domains used by the hackers?

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