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 urged global collaboration to tackle North Korea's illicit cyber activities in the wake of a significant cryptocurrency heist involving Binance. Speaking to Yonhap News Agency, a State Department spokesperson emphasized the necessity for countries to cooperate and contribute to mitigating the DPRK cyber threat and reducing illicit revenue generated by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
This statement came in response to inquiries about potential cooperation between Washington and Seoul on additional sanctions, following the FBI's attribution of the cryptocurrency theft to North Korean actors. The spokesperson stressed the importance of enforcing existing international sanctions and implementing measures to prevent Pyongyang from funding its weapons programs.
The U.S. expects all U.N. member states to adhere to existing sanctions and take proactive steps to prevent the DPRK from financing its unlawful weapons of mass destruction endeavors.
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