North Korea has carried out thousands of cyber attacks against the South in recent years, causing financial losses of around 805 million dollars, a Seoul lawmaker has said.
Citing government data, ruling party MP Chung Hee-Soo said that a lot of data related to national infrastructure, including chemical storage facilities and information relating to personal financial dealings have been stolen by the North, news24 reports.
According to the report, using information provided by the Defence Ministry's cyber warfare unit, Chung said that the South Korean military alone had been targeted 6 392 times by North Korean cyber attacks since 2010.
.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app