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09.July.2021: Nuclear research institute hacked by North for 12 days
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South Korea's main nuclear research institute was reportedly exposed for over 12 days to hacking attacks probably by North Korea, but no important data was leaked, according to a parliamentary intelligence committee member on Thursday.
People Power Party (PPP) lawmaker Ha Tae-keung, a member of the parliamentary intelligence committee, told reporters on Thursday, “A probe is underway after the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute filed a damage report on June 1. It was possibly exposed to North Korea for about 12 days.” Ha said he was given the information in a briefing by the National Intelligence Service (NIS).
The first hacking attempt on the institute reportedly occurred on May 14.
Full Article: https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2021/07/08/national/northKorea/North-Korea-hacking-nuclear/20210708190700374.html