North Korea has dismissed recent US accusations of state-sponsored cyber threats, labeling them a "fabrication" designed to tarnish its international image.
In a statement released via the state-run KCNA news agency on Sunday, a spokesperson for the North Korean Foreign Ministry accused Washington of spreading false information to justify its "hostile policy" toward the country.
Pyongyang Denies Hacking Allegations
The spokesperson described the claims as "absurd slander," insisting that the "cyber threat" cited by US officials is non-existent. The ministry further warned that Pyongyang would take "all necessary measures" to defend its state interests and protect its citizens in cyberspace.
Growing US Sanctions
The North Korean response follows a series of aggressive moves by US authorities. In March, the US Treasury sanctioned six individuals and two entities accused of helping North Korean IT workers channel illicit earnings through cryptocurrency to fund the country’s weapons programs.
US officials claim that Pyongyang deploys thousands of skilled IT workers abroad. Engages in large-scale cryptocurrency theft and hacking. Uses digital assets to bypass international sanctions for its missile and nuclear development.
Global Security Warnings
The US Justice Department and the FBI have maintained that North Korean cyber groups remain a persistent threat to global businesses, government networks, and critical infrastructure. Despite these warnings, North Korea maintains that its digital activities are legitimate and that the US is merely using cyber-security as a political tool.
