Storm-0530, identified also as DEV-0530 and H0lyGh0st, is a North Korean state-sponsored threat actor first observed in June 2021. This group primarily focuses on financially motivated operations, using its custom H0lyGh0st ransomware to target small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) globally. This targeting strategy distinguishes Storm-0530 from many other state-sponsored groups that typically concentrate on larger, higher-profile entities for espionage, though its activities contribute to North Korea's economic objectives.