The United States Cyber Command, which was recently raised by the Trump administration to the position of Unified Combatant Command, has allegedly carried out a large-scale DDoS attack against the Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB), North Korea’s spy agency. According to an article published on Sunday in South Korean newspaper Chosun Ilbo, the U.S. cyber command launched its “first major offensive operation” against DPRK targets last week. The move is likely to trigger retaliation, according to experts.
The United States Cyber Command, which was recently raised by the Trump administration to the position of Unified Combatant Command, has allegedly carried out a large-scale DDoS attack against the Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB), North Korea’s spy agency. It is suggested the move could be a response to cyber attacks from North Korea, although it is also noted that, given its non-destructive, temporary nature, it is more a warning than a preemptive strike. The move is likely to trigger retaliation, according to experts.