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Microsoft detects cyberattacks targeting 7 pharmaceutical companies in November last year
The National Intelligence Service detects attempts to hack North Korea against national pharmaceutical companies
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As the United Nations sanctions against North Korea and the crown 19 situation drag on, there are no signs of cyber provocations by North Korea at home and abroad. Hacking attacks targeting money like cryptocurrency are feared to increase not only for the Corona 19 vaccine information but also for the economic crisis. Reporter Lee Kyo-jun reported. In November last year, Microsoft said it had detected a cyberattack targeting seven pharmaceutical companies researching COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. The hackers seeking vaccine research information from pharmaceutical companies were identified as three groups, including Zynq in North Korea. The NIS also blocked attempts by North Korean groups to hack into national vaccine companies last year. Last year, there were an average of 1.6 million cyberattacks per day by public institutions, of which it is estimated that more than 90% are North Korean actions. The problem is that piracy aimed at stealing foreign currency is also increasing to raise funds for nuclear and missile development. In its recent annual report, the UN Sanctions Commission on North Korea noted that “hackers linked to North Korea continued to engage in hacking activities against financial institutions and cryptocurrency exchanges.” The amount of cryptocurrency obtained from such hacking is estimated to be more than 300 billion dollars per year and 350 billion won in our money. As the strict border blockade lengthens due to the Corona 19 situation, the deeper the economic crisis, the greater the risk of cyber provocation by North Korea. YTN Kyojun Lee[[email protected]]it is.
