US calls for coordinated action against N. Korean cyber threats following Binance hack
The United States on Saturday called for international cooperation to combat North Korea's illicit cyber activities following a massive cryptocurrency theft involving Binance. "Particularly in light of the recent hack of Binance, it is critical for governments to work together and do their own part to mitigate the DPRK cyber threat and curb illicit DPRK revenue generation," a State Department…
The United States has called for global cooperation to address North Korea's illicit cyber activities, following a significant cryptocurrency theft involving the exchange Binance. A State Department spokesperson stated that it is crucial for governments to collaborate and contribute to mitigating the DPRK cyber threat and reducing the illicit revenue generated by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
The remarks came in response to questions about potential joint efforts between Washington and Seoul on further sanctions, in light of the FBI's attribution of the cryptocurrency theft to North Korean actors. The spokesperson stressed the importance of enforcing current international sanctions and implementing measures to prevent North Korea from financing its weapons programs.
The U.S. expects all United Nations member states to adhere to existing sanctions and take proactive steps to prevent the DPRK from funding its unlawful weapons development endeavors.
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