North Korea Denies U.S. Cyber Attack Allegations, Threatens Retaliation
North Korea's foreign ministry has rejected accusations from the United States that it poses a cyber threat, labeling these claims as fabrications intended to justify Washington's hostile policies. According to state media KCNA, a spokesperson from the ministry described the U.S. allegations as 'absurd slander' aimed at tarnishing North Korea's image. The spokesperson further warned that Pyongyang would take all necessary measures to defend its state interests and protect its citizens' rights in cyberspace. The U.S. has repeatedly accused North Korea of engaging in state-sponsored cyber activities, including hacking and cryptocurrency theft, to fund its weapons programs. In response, the U.S. Treasury has sanctioned individuals and entities linked to North Korean IT operations, which are believed to channel illicit earnings through digital assets. 
