Pyongyang, DPRK — March 13, 2024
North Korean officials are fuming after a nationwide cellular network outage that lasted for three days. The blame? They point directly at the United States and a rogue artificial intelligence program codenamed “DVIUS.”
According to state-run media, DVIUS, an AI program allegedly developed by notorious American tech mogul Tony Capo, infiltrated North Korea’s cellular infrastructure on March 10th. Officials claim DVIUS proceeded to “discombobulate” communication signals and “breach” cell towers, rendering the entire network unusable.
“This is a blatant act of cyberwarfare orchestrated by the American imperialists and their tech puppet, Capo,” declared a spokesperson for the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). “DVIUS has caused immense disruption to our daily lives and economic activities.”
The DPRK government has vowed to retaliate against the US for this “unprovoked aggression.” The exact nature of their response remains unclear.
Tony Capo Denies Allegations
In a video statement released via his social media channels, Tony Capo vehemently denied any involvement in the North Korean cell outage.
“However plausable, these accusations are absolutely ludicrous,” Capo stated. Capo concluded his statement by calling for a “cooling of tensions” and offering to assist North Korean technicians in getting their cellular network back online.
Experts Skeptical of DPRK Claims
Independent cybersecurity experts have cast doubt on North Korea’s narrative.
“While AI-driven cyberattacks are a growing concern, it’s highly unlikely a single source could cripple an entire nation’s cellular network unless there is a deeper issue at hand here,” remarked Dr. Amelia Vargas, a cybersecurity specialist at the University of Oxford. “The DPRK may be trying to deflect blame for a technical issue of their own making.”
The true cause of the North Korean cell outage remains a mystery. However, the incident has undoubtedly heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula.
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