North Korean hackers could boost country’s space program: US defense department



News North Korean hackers could boost country’s space program: US defense department New US report finds DPRK cyberattacks on aerospace industries could strengthen weapons and space development Ethan Jewell April 13, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un looks at models of satellite carrier rockets at the Satellite Control Center in Pyongyang to mark its opening on May 3, 2015 \| Image: KCNA North Korea’s cyber operations could strengthen the country’s fledgling space program if left unchecked, according to a new U.S. government report. The Defense Intelligence Agency’s (DIA) latest report on space-based challenges, which focuses on threats from North Korea, Russia, China and Iran, also reiterates previous U.S. assessments that Pyongyang can test ballistic missile technology “under the guise of peaceful use of space.” North Korea’s cyber operations could strengthen the country’s fledgling space program if left unchecked, according to a new U.S. government report. The Defense Intelligence Agency’s (DIA) latest report on space-based challenges, which focuses on threats from North Korea, Russia, China and Iran, also reiterates previous U.S. assessments that Pyongyang can test ballistic missile technology “under the guise of peaceful use of space.” Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korean hackers could boost country’s space program: US defense department

New US report finds DPRK cyberattacks on aerospace industries could strengthen weapons and space development

Ethan Jewell April 13, 2022

North Korean hackers could boost country’s space program: US defense department

Kim Jong Un looks at models of satellite carrier rockets at the Satellite Control Center in Pyongyang to mark its opening on May 3, 2015 | Image: KCNA

North Korea’s cyber operations could strengthen the country’s fledgling space program if left unchecked, according to a new U.S. government report.

The Defense Intelligence Agency’s (DIA) latest report on space-based challenges, which focuses on threats from North Korea, Russia, China and Iran, also reiterates previous U.S. assessments that Pyongyang can test ballistic missile technology “under the guise of peaceful use of space.”

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