WEB DESK
The United States has accused North Korea of carrying out the massive WannaCry attack that infected some 300,000 computers in 150 countries earlier this year.
North Korea was widely suspected of being behind the computer virus and ransomware, which demanded payment to restore access.
Homeland Security Advisor Tom Bossert made the announcement in a Wall Street Journal op-ed, and is expected to provide more details in a briefing with reporters today.
The attack was widespread and cost billions, and North Korea is directly responsible, he wrote.
President Donald Trump has already pulled many levers of pressure to address North Korea’s unacceptable nuclear and missile developments, and will continue to use maximum pressure strategy to curb Pyongyang’s ability to mount attacks, cyber or otherwise.
The Washington Post cited a US official as saying Trump’s administration would be urging allies to counter North Korea’s cyberattack capabilities and implement all relevant UN Security Council sanctions.