US News: Detect secret coin secretion software sent to North Korea

[celinenguyen]

According to the Wall Street Journal, a cyber-security researcher has discovered secret digital money-digger software sent to North Korea. US security firm AlienVault also said the software was released on Christmas Eve, using servers to train Monero. The proceeds go to a university in Pyongyang.

[songhykiotran]

Electronic currencies with blockchain technology are thought to be significant for countries suffering economic punishment like North Korea. This is the most feasible way for countries in this state of war to earn foreign currency.