South Korea's National Intelligence Service claim North Korea tried stealing dataBy Sam Baker For MailonlinePublished: 06:58 EST, 16 February 2021 | Updated: 06:58 EST, 16 February 2021Hackers from North Korea have tried to steal information on the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, according to South Korea's intelligence agency. Hackers from North Korea have tried to steal information on the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, according to South Korea's intelligence agency. South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) has said it had foiled attempts by its neighbour to hack into South Korean firms developing coronavirus vaccines. North Korea is often accused of turning to an army of hackers to fill its cash-strapped coffers amid international sanctions that ban most international trade with it. Last month it was reported that North Korea had begun the process of developing its own coronavirus vaccine - despite claiming not to have any cases of the virus.

Source: The Nation February 16, 2021 12:00 UTC