North Korea launches a new unit with an emphasis on AI Hacking, on a report

It is reported that the North Korean government is setting up a new hacker group within the General Bureau of Intelligence Agency (RGB).

NK dailyA newsletter that focuses on North Korea, reported last week The fact that the new hacking, called the Research Center 227, will focus on research on the development of “offensive hacking technologies and programs”, citing a source in the regime.

The source said, according to the report, the research center 227 will explore Western cybersecurity and computer networks, enhancing the capabilities of the digital assets theft; Development of AI -based information techniques; And work to respond to information from North Korean hacker units abroad.

In recent years The recent hack worth $ 1.4 billionS

The US National Security Agency and the FBI have accused The North Korean RGB department for hacking and espionage activities.