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US Sanctions North Korean Hackers for Crypto Theft, Missile Funding

5/3/2026

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The U.S. Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation warned that North Korean cyber groups still threaten worldwide.
North Korea’s foreign ministry called the accusations fabricated and pledged to take all necessary measures to defend state interests and protect its citizens online.
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned six individuals, two entities in March and cyber operatives in July for cryptocurrency theft and funding missile and nuclear programs via overseas IT workers.

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The U.S. Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation warned that North Korean cyber groups still threaten worldwide.
North Korea’s foreign ministry called the accusations fabricated and pledged to take all necessary measures to defend state interests and protect its citizens online.
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned six individuals, two entities in March and cyber operatives in July for cryptocurrency theft and funding missile and nuclear programs via overseas IT workers.