FBI names Pak Jin Hyuk as mastermind behind Sony hack and WannaCry ransomware

The FBI has publicly identified North Korean programmer Pak Jin Hyuk as the alleged leader of the most destructive cyberattacks in history, including the 2014 Sony Pictures hack and the 2017 WannaCry ransomware campaign. The attribution, based on US intelligence, links him to North Korea's cyber operations, though his current whereabouts and operational status remain unconfirmed. This designation escalates US pressure on Pyongyang's cyber capabilities and signals potential sanctions or law-enforcement actions.

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