14 DAY TRIAL // Following the nuclear tests performed by North Korea and the threats made against South Korea for conducting military drills with the US, Seoul is keeping a close eye on its cyberspace in search for potential attacks.
According to The Korea Times, South Korea has instated a level four alert (five is the most serious) and it’s closely monitoring state telecommunications networks.
The Korea Communications Commission has revealed that international cooperation channels have been activated and all government systems have been inspected.
The agency also warns regular Internet users to make sure their antivirus applications are up to date. Internauts are recommended to report any suspicious activity to the Korea Internet and Security Agency (KISA).
This wouldn’t be the first time when Pyongyang launched threats against its adversaries, but with the new UN sanctions in place, some fear that they might materialize.