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US Sanctions North Korean Hackers

December 1, 2023
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US Sanctions North Korean Hackers

The United States Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has recently enforced sanctions against the North Korean-based Kimsuky hacking group. This action was taken in response to Kimsuky’s cyber activities aimed at stealing intelligence to support North Korea’s strategic goals. Known for conducting cyber espionage operations, Kimsuky has targeted entities globally, focusing on gathering intelligence on nuclear policy and national security matters. Their cyberattacks have extended beyond South Korea to include targets in the United States, Russia, Europe, and United Nations officials.

The sanctions imposed by OFAC on Kimsuky and its agents follow North Korea’s alleged launch of a military reconnaissance satellite in November. This launch was perceived as an attempt to impede North Korea’s capacity to gain resources, income, and intelligence for its weapons of mass destruction (WMD) program. Initially concentrating on South Korean targets, Kimsuky progressively expanded its operations to include various entities globally. Notable cyber breaches attributed to Kimsuky include infiltrations at South Korea’s nuclear reactor operator, academic institutions, government organizations, and UN officials, highlighting the group’s extensive and persistent cyber espionage campaigns.

These sanctions represent part of broader efforts by the United States to counter North Korea’s involvement in cyber activities and the proliferation of WMD programs. The move is intended to curtail Kimsuky’s cyber operations and mitigate the threats posed by their ongoing espionage activities aimed at gathering sensitive information related to global security and nuclear policies.

Reference:
  • US Imposes Sanctions on Kimsuky, North Korea’s Hacking Group

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