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North Korean cyber operations have been linked in reporting to major cryptocurrency thefts, which can affect exchanges and users, including in the United States. The supplied articles do not detail U.S. losses or a current threat.
SECURITY & DEFENSE • NORTH KOREA
Reports describe North Korea’s training of students for cyber operations
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Defectors and analysts say North Korea identifies promising students early and trains a select group for cyber operations. The supplied reports do not establish that North Korea caused a specific cyberattack.
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