North Korean hackers have targeted bitcoin exchanges
Uncategorized December 11, 2017KIEV. 11 Dec. UNN. The authorities of the DPRK the hands of hackers attacking the exchange of cryptocurrencies, in particular bitcoins. It is reported by UNN with reference to Sky News
“We believe that the reason bitcoins are attacked, lies in the rising cost (cryptocurrency – ed.). This, we believe, is the reason for hackers … cryptocurrency is easier to obtain than cash,” said Ashley Shen, researcher of cyber security.
Together with her colleagues, Shen traced the likely attack groups of hackers from the DPRK financial institutions, including exchange bitcoins. In her words, burglars are going to take possession of it cryptocurrency. However, the expert added, while their attempts failed.
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It also indicates that if early hackers the DPRK did attack in order to paralyze society, now – to seize the funds.
Recall that Venezuela will create its own cryptocurrency to “move forward on issues of monetary sovereignty, to carry out financial transactions and overcome financial blockade.” According to Nicolas Maduro, the Venezuelan “electronic cash” Petro will enable the country to withstand the sanctions of the West.