On the recordFebruary 14, 2018
North Korea's cyberattacks are estimated to provide the regime with as much as $1 billion per year--a staggering figure equivalent to one-third of the country's exports.
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congress.govRichard Blumenthal: “North Korea's cyberattacks are estimated to provide the regime with as much as $1 billion per year--a staggering figure…”
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Highlighting the financial impact of North Korea's cyber operations on its economy.
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