North Korea
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worldKim Jong Un Vows to Cement North Korea's Nuclear Power Status
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declares irreversible nuclear status, labels U.S. and South Korea as hostile, amid rising military tensions.
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techUS Sanctions North Korean Network Over $800M Data Extortion Scheme
The U.S. Treasury sanctions six individuals and two firms tied to North Korea for stealing $800 million through cyber extortion and illicit crypto conversions.
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worldKim Jong-un's Daughter Drives Tank in Military Drill
Kim Jong-un's teenage daughter was spotted driving a tank during a military exercise, fueling speculation about her role in North Korean succession.
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cryptoBitrefill Blames North Korea's Lazarus Group for Cyberattack
Bitrefill confirms Lazarus hacker group breached systems, exposing 18,500 purchase records. Company covers losses and restores operations.
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cryptoBitrefill Hack Linked to North Korean Cybercriminals
Crypto gift card platform Bitrefill reveals March 1 breach tied to North Korean hacking groups Lazarus and Bluenoroff; 18,500 purchase records accessed.
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worldNorth Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles Amid US-South Korea Drills
Pyongyang launches 10 ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan following joint US-South Korea military exercises, escalating regional tensions.
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worldUS Treasury Sanctions North Korea IT Fraud Network Fueling Weapons Programs
The U.S. Treasury has targeted six individuals and two entities involved in a global IT worker fraud scheme linked to North Korea, impacting the crypto industry and funding Pyongyang's arms development.
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cryptoUS Treasury Sanctions North Korean Crypto Fraud Network Funding Weapons
US Treasury targets North Korean IT workers using crypto fraud and stolen identities to fund weapons programs. Disrupting illicit revenue streams.