The United c Cyber Command , which was recently raised by the Trump administration to the level of counter ##att Command , has allegedly carried out a large - scale DDoS attack against the Reconnaissance General Bureau ( sic ) , North Korea ’s spy agency . It is speculated the move could be a response to cyber attacks from North nations , although it is also noted that , given its non - destructive , temporary nature , it is more a threat than a preemptive strike . 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.