South Korea has been hit by “significant” cyber attacks in recent weeks, according to a leading internet security group, which warned the barrage was likely to increase ahead of next week’s historic meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
California-headquartered internet security group FireEye said it found evidence of advanced China and Russia-linked hacking outfits targeting South Korean entities, most likely linked to the government in Seoul.
“These attacks are likely just the tip of the iceberg. Geopolitical tensions are often reflected through cyber attacks, and these incidents can help us understand the interests of their sponsors,” FireEye said.