North Korea Denies US Cyber Threat Allegations, Calls Them Fabricated

Pyongyang. North Korea has denied allegations related to US 'cyber threats' against it. It has claimed that these allegations are fabricated and fictitious.

According to KCNA, North Korea's Foreign Ministry responded this way on Sunday. The ministry's spokesperson accused the US of trying to achieve its political objectives by spreading false propaganda about non-existent cyber threats. He called it a ridiculous smear campaign to tarnish the country's image.

The spokesperson warned that North Korea would take all necessary steps to protect its national interests and the rights of its citizens in the cyber domain. US officials have long accused North Korea of engaging in state-sponsored cyber activities.

These activities include hacking, cryptocurrency theft, and generating income through a network of IT workers abroad to support its weapons program.

In March, the US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on 6 individuals and 2 entities associated with North Korean IT networks. According to the US, these individuals helped in the illegal flow of income through digital assets, and such activities are still ongoing.

In July as well, the US State Department and Treasury Department had imposed sanctions on North Korean cyber operators and foreign individuals who assisted them.

According to the US claim, North Korea deploys thousands of IT workers abroad and raises funds for its missile and nuclear programs through cyber theft. Meanwhile, the FBI and the US Department of Justice have also warned that North Korean cyber groups pose a constant threat to governments, businesses, and critical infrastructure worldwide.