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U.S. Issues Alert On North Korean Cyber Security Threat

By Cal Biesecker

Wednesday, April 15th, 2020

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U.S. Issues Alert On North Korean Cyber Security Threat

The U.S. government on Wednesday issued an advisory highlighting the ongoing cyber security threat posed by North Korea to the U.S. and international community. The announcement from the Departments of State, Homeland Security, Treasury, and the FBI, wasn’t precipitated by a new revelation or particular threat. “The U.S. government regularly, and proactively, shares cyber threat information with international partners, the private sector, and the public,” a State Department spokesperson said in a statement. “This advisory collates the information on existing…

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