UN experts: North Korean hackers stole record virtual assets

The panel of experts said in the wide-ranging report seen Tuesday by The Associated Press that the hackers used increasingly sophisticated techniques to gain access to digital networks involved in cyberfinance, and to steal information that could be useful in North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile programs from governments, individuals and companies. — AFP

UNITED NATIONS: North Korean hackers working for the government stole record-breaking virtual assets last year estimated to be worth between US$630mil (RM2.7bil) and more than US$1bil (RM4.30bil), UN experts said in a new report.

The panel of experts said in the wide-ranging report seen Tuesday by The Associated Press that the hackers used increasingly sophisticated techniques to gain access to digital networks involved in cyberfinance, and to steal information that could be useful in North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile programs from governments, individuals and companies.