Bitcoin ETF security concerns mount after FBI warns of North Korean hackers

North Korean hackers are reportedly targeting the billions of dollars in BTC and ETH held by crypto ETF custodians. 

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Kaspersky’s report reveals new tactics used by North Korean crypto hackers

North Korean hackers deploying “Durian” malware targeting South Korean crypto firms. The resurgence of dormant hackers like Careto underscores the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Hacktivist groups like SiegedSec escalate offensive operations amidst global socio-political events.

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The international sting operation aimed at apprehending North Korean cryptocurrency hackers is detailed within.

A joint team of South Korean spies and American private investigators gathered at the South Korean intelligence service to track $100 million stolen from California cryptocurrency firm, Harmony. The team had been waiting for North Korean hackers to move the stolen crypto into accounts that could be converted to dollars or Chinese yuan, hard currency […] Сообщение The international sting operation aimed at apprehending North Korean cryptocurrency hackers is detailed within. появились сначала на Coinstelegram.

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North Korean hackers using stolen crypto to mine more crypto via cloud services: Report

Cybersecurity firm Mandiant has “graduated” a new group of hackers who finance state goals and their own existence with the help of crypto laundering.

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Hacker vs Hacker: North Koreans Attempt to Phish Euler Exploiter of $200M in Crypto, Experts Say

The wallet that stole $200 million in crypto from DeFi protocol Euler Finance was the target of an apparent phishing campaign from North Korean hackers, according to analysts.

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Hacker vs. Hacker: North Koreans Attempt to Phish Euler Exploiter of $200M in Crypto, Experts Say

The wallet that stole $200 million in crypto from DeFi protocol Euler Finance was the target of an apparent phishing campaign from North Korean hackers, according to analysts.

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Euler Finance hacker sends 100 ETH to red-flagged North Korean address

While Chainalysis suspected the involvement of North Korea in the Euler Finance hack, it highlighted the possibility of misdirection by other hackers.

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$170K of Stolen Ethereum Traced to North Korean Hackers

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has identified a North Korean-linked address that received approximately $170,000 worth of Ethereum stolen in the recent $200 million hack of Euler Finance

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Concerns raised on suspicious movement of Gate.io stolen funds

On Feb. 23, blockchain security tracker CertiKAlert brought to light suspicious activity involving the movement of stolen funds from the Gate.io hack which took place in August 2018. The exploit, which reportedly involved North Korean hackers, resulted in the loss…

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Binance and Huobi freeze $1.4M in crypto linked to North Korean hackers

The North Korean-based hacker outfit Lazarus Group resorted to different privacy mixers attempting to anonymize the stolen funds, but it didn’t work.

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$4 Million in Ethereum (ETH) Being Actively Laundered by North Korean Hackers Now: FBI Report

Recently published report shows that Lazarus Group has been actively laundering ETH stolen in June last year

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North Korean hackers stole record amount of crypto in 2022

According to the UN’s confidential report, North Korean hackers stole more cryptocurrencies in 2022 than in any other year.  Hackers steal assets worth millions Per a UN assessment, North Korean-affiliated hackers stole digital assets valued between $630 million and $1…

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North Korean Hackers Linked To 45% of $3.8 Billion Crypto Theft in 2022 – Chainalysis Reports

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Crypto Hackers Stole $3.8 Billion in 2022

North Korean hackers were responsible for most of crypto hacking activity

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North Korean hackers try to launder $27M in ETH from Harmony bridge attack

Three main addresses sent 17,278 Ether to six exchanges, which managed to freeze at least some of the stolen funds.

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North Korean Hackers Masterminded $100 Million U.S. Crypto Heist, FBI Says

Theft of crypto and other forms of cyber espionage have been a key source of income for North Korean hackers, whose country of origin is in a chronic financial crisis and is virtually blocked off from the global market.

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FBI: North Korean Hackers Behind $100 Million Horizon Bridge Theft

A pair of North Korean hacker groups were behind the June theft of $100 million in crypto assets from Horizon Bridge, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said in a Monday statement.

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FBI: North Korean Hackers Behind $100M Horizon Bridge Theft

A pair of North Korean hacker groups were behind the June theft of $100 million in crypto assets from Horizon Bridge, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said in a Monday statement.

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North Korean Hackers Pose As VC Firms And Banks To Steal Millions From Crypto Startups

North Korean hackers are taking it a notch higher by pretending to be venture capitalists to steal from cryptocurrency startups. BlueNoroff, the name given by cybersecurity experts to a crew associated with the North Korean government-funded hacking operation Lazarus Group, has expanded its target list to include venture capital firms, cryptocurrency startups, and banks, a report by cybersecurity […]

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North Korean hackers are pretending to be crypto VCs in new phishing scheme — Kaspersky

State-sponsored Lazarus Group and associated hackers have had a busy year, and 2023 may see even more activity, the cybersecurity lab warned.

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North Korean Hackers Make Over 300 ETH In Phishing Attacks Targeting NFTs

North Korean hackers have made over 300 ETH in profits after targeting NFT fans through phishing attacks. This is according to SlowMist, a blockchain security company investigating the group since September.

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North Korean Hackers Accused of Stealing $1.2 Billion in Crypto Funds

Crypto-related criminal activities are being used as a highly profitable yet risk-free method for North Korea to gin up more cash

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North Korean hackers stole $1.2B of crypto over the last five years

North Korean hackers have stolen around $1.2 billion in cryptocurrency and other virtual assets over the past five years, most of which were stolen in 2021 alone. A report by the Daily Mail cites an investigation of South Korea’s National…

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North Korean hackers reportedly stole $1.2B in crypto since 2017

South Korea’s National Intelligence Agency (NIS) reportedly revealed that state-sponsored North Korean hackers stole $1. 2 billion worth of crypto assets in the last five and a half years and the country has been using these funds to finance its nuclear missile program.

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North Korean hacking activity ceases after regulators implement KYC: Report

Intelligence officials say that out of $620 million in crypto stolen by North Korean hackers this year, none were related to South Korea.

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North Korean hackers send malicious app on Telegram to lure crypto

The North Korean hackers persuade people on Telegram to download ‘crypto storages’ that are infected with malware to steal their funds. Microsoft issued a warning on the matter. How attackers invade Telegram groups According to Bloomberg’s recent investigation, The North…

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North Korean Lazarus Group is targeting crypto funds with a new spin on an old trick

Microsoft and cybersecurity firm Volexity have traced a new version of AppleJeus malware to the hackers behind the Ronin exploit and numerous other online heists.

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North Korea Targeting Japanese Crypto Exchanges

Japanese cryptocurrency businesses have been in the crosshairs of North Korean hackers for years

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Lazarus Hacker Group Targets MacOS Users Through Crypto Jobs

The Lazarus Group are North Korean hackers who are now sending unsolicited and fake crypto jobs targeted toward Apple’s macOS operating system. The hacker group has deployed malware which conducts the attack.

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Hackers Mess With South Korea’s YouTube Channel To Play Elon Musk Crypto Video

According to local media sources, the official South Korean government YouTube channel was hacked on Saturday to show a video of SpaceX CEO Elon Musk discussing cryptocurrencies. Yonhap News reports that once the hackers gained access to this channel’s controls, they renamed it “SpaceX Invest” to make it appear to be affiliated with Musk’s aerospace […]

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Crypto-Mixing Service Tornado Cash Blacklisted by US Treasury

The U.S. Treasury Department barred all U.S. persons from using Tornado Cash, alleging its use in laundering stolen crypto funds by North Korean hackers poses a national security threat.

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Hackers From North Korea Seen As Culprits In DeBridge Finance Cyberattack

Hackers from North Korea has reportedly found a new victim in DeBridge Finance, a cross-chain interoperability and liquidity transfer protocol, multiple sources disclose, Saturday. Based on DeBridge’s initial assessment, the attempted cyberattack likely originated from the notorious North Korean hacking syndicate, Lazarus Group.

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DeFi Protocol Subjected to Cyberattack by North Korea, Co-Founder Says

North Korean hackers have allegedly attacked deBridge, a cross-chain interoperability and liquidity transfer protocol

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North Koreans Creating Fake Applications to Land Crypto Jobs, Says Researchers

Cybersecurity experts claim North Korean hackers are posing as job applicants for crypto jobs in wealthy countries to fund government operations. The post North Koreans Creating Fake Applications to Land Crypto Jobs, Says Researchers appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Justice Department Seizes $500,000 From North Korean Hackers

The U.S Justice Department has seized and returned almost half a million dollars to two hospitals in Kansas and Colorado that were stolen by North Korean Hackers. The medical centers...

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US Justice Department Seizes $500K in Ransom Payments and Crypto From North Korean Hackers

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said the FBI has identified a new type of ransomware used by the state-sponsored hackers.

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North Korea Retains Lead In Crypto Crimes, Over $1.5 B Stolen

Indeed, the crypto-space has become the favorite place for cybercriminals worldwide for some years, but some countries are more prolific than others. Similarly, continuous cyber-attacks on crypto-oriented businesses by North Korean hackers have set it at the top of the list of five leading countries in crypto crimes 2022, per the report of Coincub published […]

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North Korean Hackers Used Binance for Laundering Millions of Dollars Worth of Crypto: Reuters

Bad actors have laundered billions of dollars worth of crypto with help of Binance, according to Reuters

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US Federal agencies warn businesses against mistakenly hiring North Korean hackers

The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) has alerted the general public and businesses against unwittingly hiring North Korean IT workers. The post US Federal agencies warn businesses against mistakenly hiring North Korean hackers appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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U.S. Sanctions Bitcoin Mixer Blender for Helping Launder $20.5M to North Korea

The United States on Friday sanctioned cryptocurrency mixing service Blender for allegedly helping North Korean hackers launder around $20. 5 million stolen from the Axie Infinity hack at the end of March.

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Crypto mixer sanctioned by US Treasury for role in Axie Infinity hack

The crypto mixer is said to have processed $20.5 million out of the $620 million taken by North Korean Lazarus Group hackers.

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Treasury Sanctions Crypto Mixer Over North Korean Attacks

The Office of Foreign Assets Control said that North Korean hackers had recently used Blender to launder digital assets. U.S. Treasury Sanctions Blender The U.S. Treasury Department has begun clamping...

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US government warns of North Korean crypto hackers

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a statement yesterday with a… The post US government warns of North Korean crypto hackers appeared first on Coin Journal.

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North Korean hackers are targeting leading crypto organizations

Arthur Cheong, the founder of DeFiance Capital, believes North Korean hackers are actively looking to compromise top crypto organizations. The post North Korean hackers are targeting leading crypto organizations appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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FBI and CSIA issue alert over North Korean cyberattacks on crypto targets

The cybersecurity agency believes that the threat from North Korean hackers will not go away unless crypto firms take necessary but simple steps to ensure their security.

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North Korean hackers behind $625 million Axie heist

The US Treasury Department has linked an Ethereum wallet to a North Korean hacking group for the theft of $625 million; here is all you need to know.   A rise in crypto-heists As the popularity and use of cryptocurrencies soar, several issues are springing up with cryptocurrency use.

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Sanctioned Crypto Wallet Linked to North Korean Hackers Keeps Laundering

It’s a game of wallet whack-a-mole despite Tornado Cash’s efforts. For now, the hackers appear to be winning.

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Sanctioned Crypto Wallet Linked to North Korean Hackers Keeps On Laundering

It’s a game of wallet whack-a-mole despite Tornado Cash’s efforts. For now, the hackers appear to be winning.

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U.S. Links North Korean Hacker Lazarus To $622 Million Axie Infinity Exploit

The Federal Bureau of Investigation connected North Korean hackers to a theft of bitcoin worth more than $600 million from a service associated with the popular crypto play-to-earn game Axie Infinity on Thursday.

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