U.S. reiterates concerns over N. Korean cybercrime following Kim Yo-jong's denial of Binance theft

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- The United States on Tuesday reiterated concerns over North Korea's use of cybercrime to finance its weapons programs, following a denial from the North Korean leader's sister Kim Yo-jong of allegations that Pyongyang was behind a multibillion-dollar theft from cryptocurrency exchange Binance.

On Tuesday (Korean time), the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un flatly dismissed the findings of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) accusing Pyongyang for a crypto theft of over US$6 billion from Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, calling it a "grave political provocation" against the North.

The FBI linked the theft to a North Korean hacking group it calls TraderTraitor, a name previously tied to other cryptocurrency heists.

"The issue of DPRK cybercrime is a global problem that touches companies and jurisdictions around the world, including the United States," a U.S. State Department spokesman told Yonhap News Agency, referring to North Korea's official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, when asked about the department's position regarding the North's latest claim.

"In recent years, the DPRK has increasingly turned to cybercrime to circumvent international sanctions and fund its unlawful weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs," the spokesperson said. "Cryptocurrency heists and laundering have become a significant part of this strategy."

"The United States works closely with like-minded countries to disrupt and condemn destructive and destabilizing behavior in cyberspace," the spokesperson added. "It is vital for governments, network defenders and the public to stay vigilant and work together to mitigate the DPRK cyber threat."

North Korea has been blamed for cyber thefts before and has denied any involvement. It is rare for Kim Yo-jong to issue a statement on a hacking incident.

This file photo from the Associated Press shows the corporate logo of Binance. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

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(2nd LD) N. Korean leader's sister blasts FBI's crypto theft probe as 'political provocation'

U.S. reiterates concerns over N. Korean cybercrime following Kim Yo-jong's denial of Binance theft

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华盛顿，11月3日（韩联社）——周二，美国重申了对朝鲜利用网络犯罪为其武器计划融资的担忧。此前，朝鲜领导人金正恩的妹妹金与正否认了有关平壤幕后操纵加密货币交易所币安数十亿美元盗窃案的指控。

周二（韩国时间），朝鲜领导人金正恩的妹妹金正恩断然否认了美国联邦调查局（FBI）的调查结果，该调查指控平壤从全球最大的加密货币交易所币安窃取了超过60亿美元的加密货币，金正恩称这是对朝鲜的“严重政治挑衅”。

FBI 将这起盗窃案与一个名为 TraderTraitor 的朝鲜黑客组织联系起来，该组织此前曾与多起加密货币盗窃案有关。

美国国务院发言人告诉韩联社：“朝鲜网络犯罪问题是一个全球性问题，它影响到世界各地的公司和司法管辖区，包括美国。”当被问及国务院对朝鲜最新指控的立场时，他指的是朝鲜的正式名称——朝鲜民主主义人民共和国。

发言人表示：“近年来，朝鲜越来越多地利用网络犯罪来规避国际制裁，并为其非法的大规模杀伤性武器和弹道导弹计划筹集资金。加密货币盗窃和洗钱已成为这一战略的重要组成部分。”

发言人补充说：“美国与志同道合的国家密切合作，共同打击和谴责网络空间的破坏性和不稳定行为。各国政府、网络安全人员和公众保持警惕，携手合作，共同应对朝鲜的网络威胁，这一点至关重要。”

朝鲜此前曾被指控进行网络窃听，但一直否认参与其中。金与正很少就黑客事件发表声明。

这张来自美联社的资料照片显示了币安公司的标志。（照片不得出售）（韩联社）

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（第二条）朝鲜领导人的妹妹抨击FBI对加密货币盗窃案的调查是“政治挑衅”

在金与正否认币安账户被盗事件后，美国重申对朝鲜网络犯罪的担忧。