North Korea Rebuts U.S. Cyber Threat Allegations
North Korea's foreign ministry has dismissed U.S. claims that it poses a cyber threat, calling them a fabrication designed to justify American hostility. KCNA reported accusations from the U.S. of hacking and cryptocurrency theft, but Pyongyang pledged to defend its interests and protect its citizens' rights in cyberspace.
In a strong rebuke, North Korea's foreign ministry has rejected U.S. accusations of cyber threats, denouncing them as fabrications aimed at justifying Washington's enduring hostile policies. State media outlet KCNA delivered the message, emphasizing Pyongyang's commitment to defending its interests in the digital sphere.
The foreign ministry spokesperson condemned the U.S.'s narrative of a 'non-existent cyber threat' from North Korea, dismissing it as 'absurd slander.' The spokesperson asserted North Korea's resolve to take all necessary measures to protect state interests and citizen rights in cyberspace, amidst ongoing accusations of North Korean state-sponsored cyber activity.
The U.S. has maintained its allegations, with the Treasury and State Department imposing sanctions on North Korean entities tied to illicit cyber activities. Despite North Korea's denial, U.S. agencies, including the Justice Department and FBI, continue to warn of ongoing threats posed by North Korean cyber operations globally.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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