US seizes website domains in crackdown on North Korea’s overseas IT workers



News US seizes website domains in crackdown on North Korea’s overseas IT workers Washington says seizures seek to prevent cyberattacks on US companies that finance regime’s weapons programs Shreyas Reddy October 19, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A North Korean man uses a computer in Pyongyang \| Image: NK News (April 2018) The U.S. has seized 17 website domains used by North Korean information technology workers to defraud businesses worldwide and secure illicit funds for Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile development, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday. In a related action, the U.S. also issued a joint advisory with South Korea warning companies against hiring DPRK IT workers using false identities. The U.S. has seized 17 website domains used by North Korean information technology workers to defraud businesses worldwide and secure illicit funds for Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile development, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday. In a related action, the U.S. also issued a joint advisory with South Korea warning companies against hiring DPRK IT workers using false identities. 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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US seizes website domains in crackdown on North Korea’s overseas IT workers

Washington says seizures seek to prevent cyberattacks on US companies that finance regime’s weapons programs

Shreyas Reddy October 19, 2023

US seizes website domains in crackdown on North Korea’s overseas IT workers

A North Korean man uses a computer in Pyongyang | Image: NK News (April 2018)

The U.S. has seized 17 website domains used by North Korean information technology workers to defraud businesses worldwide and secure illicit funds for Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile development, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday.

In a related action, the U.S. also issued a joint advisory with South Korea warning companies against hiring DPRK IT workers using false identities.

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