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Leaked Report Says Cybercrime Spree Funded N Korea Nukes, Missiles

Henry Ridgwell

   LONDON - A confidential United Nations report says North Korea has used
   cyberattacks to steal hundreds of millions of dollars to fund its
   nuclear program and ballistic missile capabilities, in violation of
   international law.

   The report, which was leaked to the media Tuesday, says North Korea
   managed to bolster both its nuclear and missile programs in 2020
   despite being subject to numerous international sanctions.

   One unnamed U.N. member state quoted in the report said North Korea
   financed the military expansion with over $300 million stolen through
   cyber hacks and online fraud.

   The report highlights new ballistic missiles that have been on display
   in recent military parades, which the report says could be large enough
   to carry nuclear warheads and could potentially put the entire United
   States within range.

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