“As tensions continue to escalate on the Korean Peninsula, South Korea has today stated that the North was behind the devastating cyber attacks that paralysed scores of computers at national banks and broadcasters in March. In the immediate aftermath of the attacks – which infected some 48,000 machines belonging to the Shinhan, NongHyup and Jeju banks, and KBS, MBC and YTN TV stations South Korean authorities were reluctant to point the finger of blame before a full investigation had taken place. But having scrutinised the malicious software involved, the government has singled out its Northern foes over the incident in an announcement sure to heighten animosity in the region….”