North Korea ramps up ransomware attacks in hunt for cash

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YOSUKE ONCHI, Nikkei staff writer

SEOUL -- North Korea is firing a fusillade of ransomware attacks outside its borders, turning to cryptocurrency extortion for easy money as tough international sanctions bite.

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