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North Korea cyber crime
US, South Korea, Japan Seek to Curb North Korea’s Illicit Cyber Activities
By Niniek Karmini and Hyung-jin Kim
After a trilateral meeting, the governments vowed to "double down" on efforts to block Pyongyang's attempts to evade sanctions, including through cybercrime.
The Implications of FTX’s Collapse for North Korea
By Troy Stangarone
For a regime that has become dependent on crypto to avoid sanctions and steal hard currency, FTX’s collapse couldn’t be more ill-timed.
The Future of South Korea-US Cyber Cooperation
By Seungmin "Helen" Lee
North Korea's reliance on cyberattacks is growing, but the South Korea-U.S. alliance has yet to catch up.
Sanctions, Cyber, and Crypto: How Pyongyang Can Exploit the War in Ukraine
By Jason Bartlett
North Korea now joins Russia and Syria in recognizing two Moscow-backed breakaway states in eastern Ukraine. That could provide a new foothold for sanctions evasion and cybercrime.
Mapping Major Milestones in the Evolution of North Korea’s Cyber Program
By Jason Bartlett
From 1984 to the present day, North Korea’s offensive cyber program has evolved considerably.
How North Korea Might Exploit New Video Games for Crypto
By Jason Bartlett
North Korean hackers are likely to include new play-to-earn (P2E) crypto games within their illicit cyber-enabled financial schemes.
What Will North Korean Cybercrime Look Like in 2022?
By Jason Bartlett
The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to increased online spending which Pyongyang and other illicit actors will likely continue to exploit.
New Rule From US Commerce May Help Limit Spread of North Korean Cybercrime
By Jason Bartlett
How does a new rule barring the export and resale of cyber “intrusion software” to China and Russia without the proper license mitigate the North Korean cyber threat?
US Citizen Helped North Korea Evade Sanctions Through Blockchain
By Jason Bartlett
Virgil Griffith pled guilty to providing technical advice to North Korea on using cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to evade sanctions.
Hotels and Free Wi-Fi Are Sitting Ducks for North Korean Cybercriminals
By Jason Bartlett
North Korea has a track record of conducting sophisticated cyberattacks from unexpected locations through highly creative means.
South Korea’s Intelligence Agency Confirms North Korean Cyberattacks
By Mitch Shin
An NIS briefing contained new information on North Korea’s cyberattacks, as well as political developments.
Mun Chol Myong: The First-Ever North Korean Criminal Facing Extradition to the US
By Jason Bartlett and Jason Bartlett
This is a major development not only in sanctions enforcement against illicit North Korean activity abroad.
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