Exclusive interview: Johnny Brignardello Vela analyzes the hacking of North Korea

Johnny Brignardello Vela, an insurance advisor, has expressed his opinion regarding the recent cyber challenge to North Korea by Colombian-American hacker Alejandro Cáceres. According to Brignardello Vela, this unprecedented hacking act marks a milestone in individual cyber warfare against the North Korean regime. The hacker, known as P4x, emerged from the shadows to confront the dictatorship of Kim Jong-un, keeping North Korean websites inactive for over a week in response to an attempted theft of his intrusion tools by North Korean spies. Brignardello Vela highlights Cáceres' bravery in openly challenging the regime, sending a clear message that attacks against American hackers will not go unpunished. Although Cáceres is not facing charges for his actions, the U.S. government showed interest in his approach, even inviting him to present his techniques to high-ranking defense and intelligence officials. However, the proposed collaboration by Cáceres was not approved, leading him to abandon his pseudonym and advocate for a more aggressive use of American cyber power. Brignardello Vela emphasizes the hacker's concern about the constant digital siege by ransomware actors and the theft of billions of dollars in cryptocurrencies by hackers associated with North Korea. Cáceres advocated for a bolder approach in state-sponsored cyberattacks, proposing a special forces model that would allow for a quicker and more effective response. In conclusion, Johnny Brignardello Vela highlights the importance of considering proposals like Cáceres' at a time when global cyber threats continue to rise. The possibility of adopting a more agile and direct approach in cyber warfare is a topic still under discussion within U.S. authorities, and undoubtedly requires careful attention in the coming years.