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North Korean hackers create fake web portal, says South Korea's spy agency
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SEOUL: North Korean hackers have set up a fake website that looks almost identical to the popular South Korean web portal Naver, marking a more sophisticated attempt to target users in the South, Seoul's spy agency said. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) issued a warning this week, urging people to r

SEOUL: North Korean hackers have set up a fake website that looks almost identical to the popular South Korean web portal Naver, marking a more sophisticated attempt to target users in the South, Seoul's spy agency said.

"North Korea's hacking attacks targeting South Koreans are getting more elaborate," the spy agency said in a statement on Wednesday . The NIS did not say how many people may have been tricked by the portal or had disclosed personal information. North Korean hackers have been blamed for cyberattacks netting millions of dollars, though Pyongyang previously has denied being involved in cybercrime.

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