聯合國報告：北韓的網路攻擊增加了海外收入，為核子計畫提供資金

聯合國安理會發布的報告顯示，北韓50%的外匯收入來自網路攻擊。該報告調查了北韓駭客參與對加密貨幣公司的攻擊，導致約 30 億美元損失的情況。這些攻擊主要針對數位錢包私鑰和助記詞，使受害者的資產能夠轉移到北韓控制的錢包中，並隨後轉換為法定貨幣。

United Nations Security Council Report Highlights North Korea's Reliance on Cyberattacks for Foreign Exchange Earnings

聯合國安理會報告強調北韓依賴網路攻擊取得外匯收入

New York, United States - The United Nations (UN) Security Council has released a comprehensive report detailing North Korea's extensive involvement in cyberattacks, revealing that the country derives approximately 50% of its foreign exchange earnings from such illicit activities. The report also sheds light on North Korea's alleged involvement in cyberattacks targeting cryptocurrency companies, resulting in significant financial losses amounting to approximately $3 billion (450 billion yen).

美國紐約 - 聯合國 (UN) 安理會發布了一份綜合報告，詳細介紹了北韓廣泛參與網路攻擊的情況，並透露該國約 50% 的外匯收入來自此類非法活動。該報告還揭露了北韓涉嫌參與針對加密貨幣公司的網路攻擊，造成約 30 億美元（4,500 億日圓）的重大財務損失。

Cyberattacks Targeting Cryptocurrency

針對加密貨幣的網路攻擊

North Korea's cyberattacks primarily focus on compromising digital wallet private keys and seed phrases, which are essential for wallet security. By exploiting these vulnerabilities, North Korean hackers gain access to victims' cryptocurrency assets, which are then transferred to North Korean-controlled wallets. These stolen funds are often exchanged for USDT or Tron, which are subsequently converted into fiat currency through large-volume over-the-counter (OTC) brokers.

北韓的網路攻擊主要集中在損害數位錢包私鑰和助記詞，這對錢包安全至關重要。透過利用這些漏洞，北韓駭客可以存取受害者的加密貨幣資產，然後將其轉移到北韓控制的錢包中。這些被盜資金通常會兌換成 USDT 或 Tron，隨後透過大額場外交易（OTC）經紀商將其兌換成法定貨幣。

In 2023, North Korea-linked hackers reportedly stole at least $600 million in cryptocurrency. If confirmed, additional hacks in the final days of the year could push this total to approximately $700 million. Despite a 30% reduction from the $850 million stolen in 2022, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) accounted for nearly one-third of all funds stolen in cryptocurrency attacks last year.

據報道，2023 年，與北韓有關的駭客竊取了至少 6 億美元的加密貨幣。如果得到證實，今年最後幾天的更多駭客攻擊可能會使這一總額達到約 7 億美元。儘管比 2022 年被盜的 8.5 億美元減少了 30%，但朝鮮民主主義人民共和國 (DPRK) 仍佔去年加密貨幣攻擊中被盜資金的近三分之一。

Attacks attributed to the DPRK have been significantly more damaging than those not linked to the country, with an average loss of approximately ten times the amount. Since 2017, Pyongyang-linked threat actors have been responsible for nearly $3 billion in cryptocurrency losses.

與北韓無關的攻擊相比，與北韓無關的攻擊造成的損失要大得多，平均損失約為其十倍。自 2017 年以來，與平壤有關的威脅行為者已造成近 30 億美元的加密貨幣損失。

Alleged Funding of Nuclear Programs

據稱為核子計畫提供資金

The report suggests that North Korea has been utilizing the stolen cryptocurrency to fund its nuclear weapons programs. Facing United Nations sanctions since its initial nuclear test in 2006, North Korea's financial resources for its nuclear efforts have been targeted.

該報告表明，北韓一直在利用被盜的加密貨幣為其核武計畫提供資金。自2006年首次核試驗以來，北韓面臨聯合國制裁，其核子努力的財政資源也成為目標。

The UN Panel of Experts has indicated that it will conduct a review of sanctions enforcement against North Korea from July 2023 to January 2024, focusing on evasion tactics employed by the country. The findings of this review will assist the Security Council in considering new sanctions against violators.

聯合國專家小組表示，將於2023年7月至2024年1月對北韓制裁執行進行審查，並聚焦於該國採用的規避策略。這次審查的結果將有助於安理會考慮對違法者實施新的製裁。

The report highlights that cyberattacks fund approximately 40% of North Korea's weapons of mass destruction development costs. Notably, there has been an increase in cyberattacks targeting defense-oriented firms, with entities linked to North Korea's Reconnaissance General Directorate pooling resources and cyber tools.

報告強調，網路攻擊資助了北韓大規模殺傷性武器開發成本的約 40%。值得注意的是，針對國防企業的網路攻擊增加，與北韓偵察總局有聯繫的實體匯集了資源和網路工具。

Investigations into Hamas and Sanctions Evasion

對哈馬斯和逃避制裁的調查

The panel's investigations also explored the possibility of Hamas using weaponry of North Korean origin, a claim supported by Israel. Israel alleges that Hamas possesses dozens of North Korean missiles and anti-tank arms. However, North Korea has refuted these claims, dismissing them as baseless.

該小組的調查也探討了哈馬斯使用北韓武器的可能性，這一說法得到了以色列的支持。以色列聲稱哈馬斯擁有數十枚北韓飛彈和反坦克武器。然而，北韓駁斥了這些說法，認為這些說法毫無根據。

Despite sanctions aimed at curbing North Korea's nuclear program by limiting funds and banning trade, the country continues to import banned petroleum products and export luxury goods. Trade volumes in 2023 exceeded those of 2022, indicating persistent sanctions evasion.

儘管制裁旨在透過限制資金和禁止貿易來遏制北韓的核子計劃，但該國仍在繼續進口違禁石油產品並出口奢侈品。 2023 年的貿易量超過 2022 年，顯示逃避制裁的情況持續存在。

Conclusion

結論

The UN Security Council's report provides a comprehensive analysis of North Korea's extensive involvement in cyberattacks, highlighting the country's reliance on such illicit activities for foreign exchange earnings. The report also raises concerns about the alleged funding of nuclear programs and the possibility of North Korea supplying weapons to Hamas. The Security Council is expected to consider new sanctions against North Korea based on the findings of the UN Panel of Experts' review of sanctions enforcement.

聯合國安理會的報告對北韓廣泛參與網路攻擊進行了全面分析，強調該國對此類非法活動的外匯收入的依賴。該報告還引發了人們對所謂的核子計畫資助以及北韓向哈馬斯提供武器的可能性的擔憂。安理會將根據聯合國專家小組對制裁執行情況的審查結果，考慮對北韓實施新的製裁。