Russian Hackers Attacked the Olympic Opening Ceremonies, Sought to Blame North Korea

Russian military hackers launched a cyberattack against hundreds of South Korean computers in an effort to disrupt the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics being held in PyeongChang.  The attacks resulted in interruptions to internet and broadcast services, as well …

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Vice President Mike Pence had a Secret Meeting Scheduled with the North Koreans But They Cancelled, According to His Staff

Vice President Mike Pence had planned to secretly meet with North Korean officials while in South Korea a few weeks ago, but the North Koreans backed out of the meeting, according the Vice President’s office.

Pence was on a trip …

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North Korean Government on Verge of Expanding Cyber-Espionage Operations, Security Firm Says

A cybersecurity firm in California, FireEye, has concluded with high confidence that a North Korean cyber-espionage group known as APT37 has expanded its operations in both scope and sophistication, and that it’s working on behalf of the North Korean government, …

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Vice President Mike Pence Said U.S. is Open to Continued Dialogue with North Korea But Sanctions Will Remain

Vice President Mike Pence has relayed to South Korean President Moon Jae-in the U.S.’ approval of continued talks with the North Koreans, but stressed that the North would get no sanctions relief simply for continuing a dialogue.  Pence lead …

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North Korea Puts on Large Military Parade Ahead of Sending Athletes to Olympic Winter Games in South Korea

North Korea held a large military parade in its capital today in advance of sending its athletes to South Korea for the Winter Olympics beginning there tomorrow.  The parade, scheduled weeks ago, is seen as an attempt to taunt the …

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Olympic Speed Skater Shani Davis Says Method of Choosing U.S. Flag Bearer at Opening Ceremonies “Dishonorable”

Olympic speed skater Shani Davis has injected a bit of controversy into the U.S. Olympic Team’s decision for flag bearer at the opening ceremonies of the games in PyeongChang tomorrow night.  The decision was made by coin toss and Luge …

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