The ICSS's China and Russia present the most persistent and active threats and are continuing R and D efforts. North Korea's cyber program is sophisticated and agile. In 2025 alone, North Korea's cryptocurrency heist probably stole $2 billion, which is helping to fund the regime, including further development of a strategic weapons program. Financially or ideologically motivated non state actors are becoming more bold with ransomware groups shifting to faster high volume attacks that are harder to identify and mitigate. (08:35–08:45)
CLAIM
Asserts that North Korea's cyber thefts are financing its weapons development.
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