U.S. Issues Alert On North Korean Cyber Security Threat

摘要

The U.S. government on Wednesday issued an advisory highlighting the ongoing cyber security threat posed by North Korea to the U.S. and international community. The announcement from the Departments of State, Homeland Security, Treasury, and the FBI, wasn’t precipitated by a new revelation or particular threat. “The U.S. government regularly, and proactively, shares cyber threat information with international partners, the private sector, and the public,” a State Department spokesperson said in a statement. “This advisory collates the information on existing U.S. government resources in one place and provides a policy overview and recommended steps to counter the North Korean cyber threat. It is vital to stay vigilant and to work together to mitigate the cyber threat posed by North Korea.” The comprehensive guidance runs through the ways North Korea has targeted the financial sector for its financial gain, various cyber operations that the U.S. has attributed to that country, including the 2014 attack on Sony Pictures Entertainment and the 2017 WannaCry 2.0 ransomware release, measures to mitigate the threat, and potential consequences to people and organizations supporting the country’s illicit cyber activities.