North Korea-linked group hacked Thae Yong-ho's smartphone: security expert



News North Korea-linked group hacked Thae Yong-ho’s smartphone: security expert The former DPRK diplomat tells NK News that no information of value was on the hacked cellphone, however Jeongmin Kim \| Seon-wook Kim February 17, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Guiparang Thae Yong-ho, a prominent defector and former North Korean diplomat, was targeted by hackers suspected to have links to North Korea, according to a security specialist in Seoul. The news comes days after Thae announced his intention to run for office in South Korea's upcoming legislative elections this April, after which many raised concerns about the extensive security measures that the high-profile defector may need. Thae Yong-ho, a prominent defector and former North Korean diplomat, was targeted by hackers suspected to have links to North Korea, according to a security specialist in Seoul. The news comes days after Thae announced his intention to run for office in South Korea's upcoming legislative elections this April, after which many raised concerns about the extensive security measures that the high-profile defector may need. 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 Korea-linked group hacked Thae Yong-ho’s smartphone: security expert

The former DPRK diplomat tells NK News that no information of value was on the hacked cellphone, however

Jeongmin Kim | Seon-wook Kim February 17, 2020

North Korea-linked group hacked Thae Yong-ho’s smartphone: security expert

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Thae Yong-ho, a prominent defector and former North Korean diplomat, was targeted by hackers suspected to have links to North Korea, according to a security specialist in Seoul.

The news comes days after Thae announced his intention to run for office in South Korea's upcoming legislative elections this April, after which many raised concerns about the extensive security measures that the high-profile defector may need.

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