Donald Trump’s return has set the stage for a revamp of Washington’s policy toward North Korea, and while it’s unclear whether he’ll focus on reviving nuclear talks, the former president likely won’t be able to ignore another threat that has only grown since his first term — the potent capabilities of DPRK cybercriminals.

North Korean threat groups have stolen billions in cryptocurrency to support nuclear development since Trump first took charge in 2017, and Washington remains wary of their capacity for cyberespionage and attacks on critical infrastructure.

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