North Korean hackers stole about 1.5 trillion won. equivalent to BRL 6.023 billion in crypto assets and other virtual assets over the past five years. Information released by Today (22) Associated pressIt was captured by the South Korean National Intelligence Service (NIS).
According to NIS, the ability of North Korean hackers to steal digital assets has become increasingly sophisticated and can be considered one of the best in the world. The truth is assigned support of the country’s own government The US seeking an alternative revenue stream in cybercrime to continue funding its nuclear program after UN sanctions.
Economic embargoes on Pyongyang began in March 2016, ten years after the country conducted its first nuclear test. In addition to banning its main exports such as coal, textiles and seafood, resolutions imposed by the UN Security Council prompted some countries to repatriate North Korean workers abroad.
What did NIS say?
The NIS assessment estimates that state-sponsored North Korean hackers may have misused 1.5 trillion won ($1.5 billion) in global virtual assets since 2017. 800 billion won (R$3.2 billion) was stolen this year alone.
In addition to diverting an estimated 100 billion won (R$400 million) from South Korea to its northern neighbor, North Korean agents are also expected to accelerate their cyberattacks. Adapting advanced technologies and sensitive data related to foreign policy and national security from Seoul.
A group of top diplomats from South Korea, the US and Japan met in Jakarta, Indonesia on December 13 to stop these illegal cyber activities. The aim was also to discuss new ways to strengthen their joint commitments. In the face of Kim Jong-un’s nuclear and missile threats.
Source: Tec Mundo
