On Tuesday, the U.S. Treasury Department took significant action by sanctioning eight individuals and two entities linked to North Korea’s global financial network. These sanctions target those involved in laundering money for several illicit activities, including cybercrime and IT worker fraud. Under Secretary of the Treasury highlighted that North Korean state-sponsored hackers engage in theft and laundering to support the regime’s nuclear weapons program.
These sanctions are part of ongoing efforts to combat North Korea’s illegal financial schemes. The action represents a critical step in countering cyber threats and the financing of dangerous programs, reaffirming the U.S. commitment to global security. By targeting these entities, the U.S. aims to limit North Korea’s ability to fund its nuclear ambitions and undermine its cyber operations that pose risks to international cybersecurity.
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