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What is the main concern regarding the proposed dams?
What is the main concern regarding the proposed dams?
What does the campaign propose regarding hydropower in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
What does the campaign propose regarding hydropower in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
What happened to the Vjosa river in March 2023?
What happened to the Vjosa river in March 2023?
What is the significance of the Balkans in terms of natural river systems?
What is the significance of the Balkans in terms of natural river systems?
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What emergency funding bill did President Biden ask Congress to approve?
What emergency funding bill did President Biden ask Congress to approve?
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What has been a point of concern for some lawmakers regarding the focus on Ukraine?
What has been a point of concern for some lawmakers regarding the focus on Ukraine?
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What has been a divisive issue in the U.S. according to the text?
What has been a divisive issue in the U.S. according to the text?
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What is a major source of revenue for the North Korean regime?
What is a major source of revenue for the North Korean regime?
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What industries have been targeted by North Korean operatives?
What industries have been targeted by North Korean operatives?
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What did a recent breach target, exposing grave vulnerabilities in cybersecurity defenses?
What did a recent breach target, exposing grave vulnerabilities in cybersecurity defenses?
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Study Notes
North Korea's Shadow Army of Hackers
- Congressional negotiators are struggling to reach an agreement before the holidays
- North Korean Leader, Kim Jong Un, is developing a massive arsenal of weapons
- Experts suspect a shadow army of hackers is funding North Korea's military projects
- This organization has stolen billions of dollars in cryptocurrency over the last several years
- North Korean hacking of cryptocurrency infrastructure is a major source of revenue for the regime
- More than 3 billion in stolen crypto over the past five years, with a record $1.7 billion last year alone
- North Korea has a global shadow army of secret operatives posing as I.T. professionals and government officials
- North Korean operatives are linked to ransomware attacks and targeting industries like online gaming and banking
- They exploit online vulnerabilities and use stolen money to fund missiles and the Kim family's lavish lifestyle
- A recent breach targeted South Korean defense firms, exposing grave vulnerabilities in cybersecurity defenses
- North Korean hacking poses a threat to global stability and national security
- In Bosnia and Herzegovina, over 50 hydropower plants are proposed along the Neretva River, threatening its unique biodiversity
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Test your knowledge about North Korea's shadow army of hackers, their cyber operations, and the impact on global security. Learn about their use of cryptocurrency theft, ransomware attacks, and the threat posed to national security.
