North Korea Calls US Cyber Threat Claims Fabrication, Warns of Countermeasures

North Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has vehemently denied allegations from the United States concerning a "cyber threat" emanating from Pyongyang. In a statement carried by state media KCNA, a spokesperson dismissed the claims as a baseless fabrication, asserting they are merely a pretext for Washington's long-standing hostile policy towards the DPRK.

The spokesperson further elaborated that the U.S. is disseminating disinformation for political gain, characterizing the accusations as "nothing but an absurd slander to tarnish the image of our country." The statement issued a stern warning, indicating that North Korea will actively implement all necessary measures to safeguard its state interests and protect the rights of its citizens in cyberspace.

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the United States was spreading false information about a "non‑existent 'cyber threat'" from North Korea for political purposes, describing the claims as "nothing but an absurd slander to tarnish the image of our country."

These denials come in the wake of persistent accusations from U.S. officials regarding North Korea's alleged state-sponsored cyber activities. These activities reportedly include hacking, cryptocurrency theft, and the operation of overseas IT worker networks to generate revenue for the country's weapons programs. The U.S. Treasury has previously sanctioned individuals and entities linked to these operations, underscoring the ongoing nature of these alleged schemes.

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Pyongyang would actively take all necessary measures for defending the interests of the state and protecting the rights and interests of its citizens in cyberspace