Despite Sanctions, North Koreans Continue to Use Foreign Technology
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Despite Sanctions, North Koreans Continue to Use Foreign Technology
Despite Sanctions, North Koreans Continue to Use Foreign Technology
Summary:
Insikt Group's recent analysis reveals that North Koreans continue to use foreign technology to access the internet despite heavy sanctions. This includes Apple, Samsung, and Huawei devices, as well as various social media platforms. A notable finding is the increased use of obfuscation services like VPNs and proxies to circumvent censorship and surveillance. These activities demonstrate North Koreans' growing operational security awareness and highlight the regime's ability to acquire foreign technology, potentially undermining the effectiveness of sanctions.
Despite Sanctions, North Koreans Continue to Use Foreign Technology
Despite stringent international sanctions, North Koreans continue to use foreign technology to access the internet for personal and professional use. Findings based on Insikt Group’s recent analysis of Recorded Future Network Intelligence data associated with North Korea, building on previous analyses between 2017 and 2020, show individuals in North Korea …
Despite Sanctions, North Koreans Continue to Use Foreign Technology
Summary:
Insikt Group's recent analysis reveals that North Koreans continue to use foreign technology to access the internet despite heavy sanctions. This includes Apple, Samsung, and Huawei devices, as well as various social media platforms. A notable finding is the increased use of obfuscation services like VPNs and proxies to circumvent censorship and surveillance. These activities demonstrate North Koreans' growing operational security awareness and highlight the regime's ability to acquire foreign technology, potentially undermining the effectiveness of sanctions.
Despite Sanctions, North Koreans Continue to Use Foreign Technology
Despite stringent international sanctions, North Koreans continue to use foreign technology to access the internet for personal and professional use. Findings based on Insikt Group’s recent analysis of Recorded Future Network Intelligence data associated with North Korea, building on previous analyses between 2017 and 2020, show individuals in North Korea …