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Why would North Korea do it?
North Korea uses cybercrime, including crypto hacks, to generate revenue for its weapons programmes and to circumvent international sanctions. Its hacking unit, TraderTraitor, is known for sophisticated attacks on financial institutions, making them a significant threat in the digital landscape.
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