North Korea denies being behind record $6.3bn Binance hack
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US government agencies and cyber analysts have blamed Pyongyang for the record-breaking heist.
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A high-tech cyber security room with monitors showing cryptocurrency exchanges and a team of hackers wearing North Korean army uniforms, calmly sipping tea and chatting while the screens show the aftermath of the hack.
Caption: 'We're just here for the tea, really.'
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Based on the original story on bbc.co.uk.
Editor's note
North Korea's denial of the Binance hack, despite widespread suspicion and evidence pointing to their involvement, highlights the regime's brazenness and the challenges of holding them accountable in the cyber realm. It's becoming increasingly clear that unless there are tangible consequences for such cyber attacks, Pyongyang will continue to view them as a low-risk, high-reward strategy.
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