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North Korean Alleged Spy Indicted in U.S. Hospitals Hack Plot

US Offers $10 Million Reward to Catch North Korean Cyber Attacker

In a joint advisory published on Thursday, the US, the UK, and South Korea warned that a group of North Korean hackers — dubbed Andariel — have been trying to steal classified military secrets to support Pyongyang's nuclear programs.

South China Morning Post

According to the UK's National Cyber Security Centre, Andariel's alleged hostile cyber activities "pose an ongoing threat to critical infrastructure" organizations as well as sensitive and intellectual property data worldwide.

Evening Standard

The FBI has advised defense, aerospace, nuclear, and engineering firms "to remain vigilant," claiming Andariel — the alleged arm of Pyongyang's spy agency — exploited software vulnerabilities to carry out cyberattacks to access classified information.

Dw.Com

Reportedly conducted under the North's Reconnaissance General Bureau, Andariel's espionage campaign has already targeted NASA and US air force bases and has attempted to obtain confidential material on topics including uranium processing and submarines.

BBC News

This comes after the US State Department announced a reward of up to $10M for information on Rim Jong Hyok, a North Korean citizen said to be associated with Andariel, accusing him of targeting America's national security assets — including nuclear secrets.

The Telegraph

According to North Korean state media, the North is developing capabilities to boost its nuclear arsenal in 2024 to prepare for what its leader Kim Jong Un called an inevitable war, reportedly with the US and South Korea. Pyongyang hasn't tested a nuclear weapon since 2017.

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US, Allies Say NKorea's Hackers Trying to Steal Military Secrets

US, Allies Say NKorea's Hackers Trying to Steal Military Secrets

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