Cyberattacks against US helped fund North Korea's weapons program, feds say

The move is another step in the federal government's initiatives to identify the financial trail of cybercrimes, particularly those perpetrated by hostile nations. The fact that these illicit funds were used for North Korea's weapons programs will put further ethical pressure on any organization dealing with breaches or ransomware. A recent

called into question the ethics of paying ransom demands or even having insurance products that cover the costs of the ransom, when the funds may be going into the hands of criminals or, in these cases, North Korea's military.The sanctions come days after President Donald Trump fired national security advisor John Bolton, who was known for taking a more hawkish stance against North Korea than the commander-in-chief.

North Korea, the only nation to have tested nuclear weapons this century, spent most of Trump's first year in office perfecting its nuclear arsenal. While North Korea has paused nuclear tests that prompted Trump's threat to bring "fire and fury" upon that country, it had already made significant progress before the historic dialogue with the U.S. started. The nation has also launched tests of various projectiles in recent months.

Under the third-generation North Korean leader, the reclusive state has conducted its most powerful nuclear test, launched its first-ever intercontinental ballistic missile and threatened to send missiles into the waters near the U.S. territory of Guam.

sherrilee7 But...this can’t be right!!! Neither can the story of Israel spying! They’re Trump’s friends!!! They wouldn’t do that! 🤔

maggieNYT I find it odd that the treasury Department is involved with this issue. Dies no one else find this to be an oddity ? neal_katyal ? Unusual. senatemajldr

what has the treasury dept got anything to say about this NK has been rogue, outta control and is dangerous! yet trump ignores him! inviting him to the wh?

maggieNYT so, what is it they can't buy with the money they don't have?

Kim will send a cute letter to smooth things over.

maggieNYT Now do China, who hack our sh*t every day yet never get sanctioned for some reason.

maggieNYT That will teach those pesky hackers. Do hackers work independently of the ruling regime in a dictatorship like NK?

maggieNYT Uh oh. Does Trump know? That won't make BF happy.

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