US State Department Offers $10 Million for Information on North Korean Hackers

The US government has disclosed it is offering up to $10m as a reward for information on people linked with North Korean state-sponsored hacking groups.

The US State Department revealed Tuesday it is interested in information on hackers that are part of groups including Lazarus Group, Guardians of Peace, Kimsuky, and APT38 amongst others.

“If you have information on any individuals associated with North Korean government-linked malicious cyber groups (such as Andariel, APT38, Bluenoroff, Guardians of Peace, Kimsuky, or Lazarus Group) and who are involved in targeting US critical infrastructure in violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, you may be eligible for a reward,” read a notice posted to Twitter.

The North Korean hacking group is the only one to be called out by name on the Rewards for Justice site, which otherwise explains the purpose of the program is to generate useful information “that protects Americans and furthers US national security.” It says rewards are also offered for information on “the financial mechanisms of individuals engaged in certain activities to

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