Security News > 2017 > August > North Korea Accused of Stealing Bitcoin to Bolster Finances (Security Week)
2017-08-29 17:55
North Korea (DPRK) appears to be targeting bitcoin (both users and exchanges) as a means to counter the increasing effect of international sanctions. Earlier this month the UN Security Council unanimously imposed new sanctions targeting the country's primary exports. read more
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