North Korean Military Member Rim Jong Hyok Indicted for Conspiracy to Hack U.S. Hospitals; $10 Million Reward Offered

Jul 25, 2024, 04:58 PM

An alleged member of a North Korean military intelligence agency has been indicted in a conspiracy to hack U.S. hospitals. The U.S. State Department's Rewards for Justice program is offering up to $10 million for information on Rim Jong Hyok, the North Korean military member implicated in the cyberattacks. The FBI has seized online accounts used by North Korean hackers and recovered $600,000 in virtual currency proceeds, which will be returned to victims of the ransomware attacks. The plot involved deploying ransomware to disrupt healthcare operations and extort money. The indictment was filed in Kansas City, Kan.