Arr, ye scurvy dogs! South Korea be claimin' them North Korean scallywags hacked into a presidential matey's messages!
2024-02-14
Avast ye scurvy dogs! Word be arrivin' that them North Korean scallywags be plunderin' the personal missives of one o' President Yoon Suk Yeol's crew! Aye, they be stealin' precious information from their electronic pigeonholes, arrr!
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's office announced on Wednesday that North Korean hackers had breached the personal emails of one of his staff members just before Yoon's trip to Europe in November. The cyberattack only affected the personal account of the employee, who had violated security protocols by using commercial email services for official duties. Although it was not disclosed what information was stolen, it was emphasized that the overall security system of the office was not compromised.Yoon's office stated that they had detected the breach before his visit and had taken necessary measures. They also mentioned that they had been constantly monitoring and defending against hacking attempts presumed to be connected to North Korea, but clarified that the presidential office's security system had not been hacked.
In November, Yoon made a three-day visit to Britain, where he met King Charles III and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, followed by a trip to France. North Korea is known for running a significant hacking program, allegedly to finance its nuclear and missile program in defiance of international sanctions. Their hackers have been accused of stealing money and information from various sources.
A recent report obtained by The Associated Press revealed that a U.N. panel of experts is investigating 58 suspected North Korean cyberattacks between 2017 and 2023, totaling approximately $3 billion. It is believed that this money is being used to support the country's weapons development. While North Korea denies involvement, they have been linked to major cyberattacks in the past, including the WannaCry attack in 2017.
Overall, this incident highlights the ongoing threat posed by North Korean hackers and the importance of maintaining strong cybersecurity measures.