Several government and private sector websites in South Korea were hacked this morning, including the site for the Cheongwadae, the country’s presidential residence, reports the AP. The attacks come on the 63rd anniversary of the start of the Korean War, but it’s not yet clear who is behind them. According to South Korea’s Chosun newspaper, the Cheongwadae site displayed a slogan voicing support for North Korean leader Kim Jong-un earlier today, although now it only shows a page (pictured above) advising visitors of a "temporary halt in operation" due to a "system check."
In March, several of South Korea’s banks and TV networks were affected by a massive malware attack, crippling ATMs and online banking. The country had blamed...
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