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North Korean hacker steal $1.3 billion in crypto this year
Crypto thefts surged to $2. 2 billion in 2024, representing a 21% rise compared to the previous year. According to a Dec. 19 report by Chainalysis, this increase is closely tied to a growing wave of hacking activity, particularly by North Korean-linked cybercriminal groups. дальше »
2024-12-20 21:17
DPRK-linked hackers social engineered $50m Radiant Capital exploit: report
A new postmortem report from Radiant Capital claims a North Korean state-backed hacker was behind the $50 million exploit of the protocol. The attacker impersonated a “trusted former contractor” of Radiant Capital to deploy malware via a “zipped PDF” file… дальше »
2024-12-9 11:45
Lazarus Group Unleashes Blockchain Game To Exploit Chrome And Steal Crypto
A cybersecurity firm yesterday reported that a group of notorious hackers from North Korea was able to steal $3 billion worth of cryptocurrency from users by devising a fake blockchain game. Kaspersky Lab said that the Lazarus Group took advantage of a key vulnerability in the Google Chrome browser that allowed them to drain the […] дальше »
2024-10-25 08:30
The Protocol: Inside North Korea's Campaign to Put Crypto Developers on Payroll
In this week's issue of CoinDesk's weekly blockchain tech newsletter, we've got names, details and anecdotes on crypto companies' unwitting hires of North Korean developers. PLUS month-end rankings for bitcoin, ether and other digital assets in the CoinDesk 20 index during a strangely bullish September. дальше »
2024-10-3 20:43
Indodax hit by $20.5M exploit, North Korea link suspected
Indonesian crypto exchange Indodax has reportedly suffered a $20. 5 million exploit, according to blockchain security firm Cyvers. The losses were spread across multiple chains, including a $1. 4 million loss in Bitcoin and a $5 million theft on the TRON and Polygon networks. дальше »
2024-9-11 13:48
US national debt hits $35.3 trillion as Bitcoin’s relative strength alters perspectives
The US national debt has reached a staggering $35. 347 trillion as of Sept. 9, 2024, marking a significant increase of $1. 357 trillion since the beginning of the year. This surge in debt, when viewed through the lens of Bitcoin, presents an intriguing perspective on the evolving relationship between traditional fiat currency and digital assets. дальше »
2024-9-11 13:10
North Korea ‘aggressively targeting’ crypto firms, warns FBI
The FBI has issued a warning that North Korean hackers are aggressively targeting employees in the crypto and decentralized finance sectors to steal company funds. These cybercriminals use sophisticated social engineering strategies to deceive even technically proficient individuals. According to… дальше »
2024-9-4 19:21
North Korea’s digital infiltration: Threat of fake job applications in crypto
Suspected North Korean operatives are allegedly using fake job applications to infiltrate web3 projects, siphoning off millions and raising security concerns. In the last few years, blockchain and web3 have been at the forefront of technological innovation. However, to paraphrase… дальше »
2024-7-31 00:07
CoinStats CEO says hackers stole $2m by attacking its AWS infrastructure
CoinStats chief executive Narek Gevorgyan shared new details behind the hacker attack, that drained $2 million worth of tokens from nearly 1,600 hosted wallets. CoinStats, a crypto portfolio manager backed by 6th Man Ventures and Hack VC, lost more than… дальше »
2024-6-26 13:34
Bitcoin defi tool developer ALEX Lab says Lazarus Group likely behind $4m hack
The developer of Bitcoin-focused defi platform ALEX Lab says North Korean hackers are likely behind the latest $4 million attack. North Korean hacker group Lazarus Group is very likely responsible for the attack that left Bitcoin-focused defi platform ALEX Lab… дальше »
2024-6-25 14:40
North Korean hackers target crypto firms with ‘Durian’ malware, Kaspersky confirms
North Korean hackers have deployed a new malware variant called “Durian” to attack South Korean cryptocurrency firms. According to a May 9 threat report from cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, the North Korean hacking group Kimsuky used this malware in targeted attacks… дальше »
2024-5-14 11:45
Lazarus Group hackers launch new method for cyber attacks
North Korean hackers Lazarus Group used a fake LinkedIn profile to launch a cyber attack. дальше »
2024-4-29 16:59
Lazarus On The Hunt: How North Korean Hackers Are Targeting Crypto Via LinkedIn
The notorious Lazarus Group, a cybercriminal organization believed to be backed by North Korea, has emerged with a new attack strategy targeting unsuspecting companies on LinkedIn, a popular professional networking platform. дальше »
2024-4-25 13:30
North Korean hackers have stolen $3B in crypto to bankroll weapons program — UN Security Council
A UN report reveals that North Korean hackers have stolen over $3B in crypto to fund the DPRK's weapons programs. дальше »
2024-3-22 16:02
Is Lazarus Group the biggest threat to crypto in this bull market?
Web3 security experts consider North Korea’s Lazarus Group the most prominent and sophisticated threat to the crypto industry in 2024. дальше »
2024-3-21 23:32
UN authorities investigate nearly five dozen cyberattacks by North Korea
The investigation focuses on 58 suspected cyber incidents including high-profile crypto hacks occurring between 2017 and 2023, reportedly aimed at funding weapon development. дальше »
2024-2-12 22:42
US Treasury sanctions crypto mixer Sinbad, alleging North Korea ties
The government department has previously imposed sanctions on crypto mixers Blender and Tornado Cash despite many in the space pushing back on actions against software tools. дальше »
2023-11-30 19:22
Crypto Mixer Sanctioned by U.S. Treasury for North Korea Allegations, as FBI, Dutch and Finnish Police Seize Website
The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Asset Control listed two crypto addresses tied to Sinbad, a mixing service, in its latest sanctions list. дальше »
2023-11-30 18:48
North Korean ties suspected in Indexed Finance treasury attack
On-chain sleuth ZachXBT says an alleged North Korean cybercriminal might be behind the attack against Indexed’s treasury. A cybercriminal allegedly associated with DPRK initiated a hostile proposal on Nov. дальше »
2023-11-20 13:45
North Korea targets blockchain engineers with new macOS malware
Hackers are now distributing a Python app posing as a crypto arbitrage bot via a direct message on a public Discord server. The infamous North Korean hack group Lazarus Group now targets macOS blockchain engineers on Discord with a novel… дальше »
2023-11-2 12:13
U.S. officials link North Korea to the major security breach at Mixin
A U.S. official implicates North Korea in a significant cyberattack on decentralized finance platform Mixin Network, with losses under $150 million. дальше »
2023-10-6 22:03
Lazarus Group: hackers from country with no internet threaten defi
While not much is known about the Lazarus Group, researchers have attributed numerous cyber attacks to them over the past decade, as well as ties to Russia. дальше »
2023-9-26 17:42
CoinEx to resume crypto services after $70m Lazarus hack
CoinEx, which reportedly lost $70 million in crypto to North Korean hackers, plans to restore deposits and withdrawals for several tokens including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) on Sep. 21. The crypto exchange announced the reconstruction and deployment of a… дальше »
2023-9-20 18:09
3 steps crypto investors can take to avoid hacks by the Lazarus Group
The Lazarus Group has mastered the art of stealing crypto investors’ assets. Here are a few tips on how investors can protect their portfolios. дальше »
2023-9-18 23:50
US Forces Young Hacker To Forfeit $5.2 Million In Bitcoin
Last month, Ahmad Wagaafe Hared, a young hacker based in the United States, was ordered to forfeit approximately $5. 2 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC), Stellar (XLM), and a BMW sports car to the government. дальше »
2023-9-12 01:00
North Korea Tied To Crypto Hack On Betting Platform, FBI Reveals
A well-known North Korean hacker group has once again made headlines this week, as federal authorities have revealed that they successfully stolen approximately $41 million worth of cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2023-9-10 12:51
FBI Warns North Korean Hackers May Sell $40 Million In Bitcoin
In a recent statement, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) alerted the crypto industry about suspicious Bitcoin transactions linked to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). These activities connect directly to a theft amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars. дальше »
2023-8-23 16:00
FBI warns crypto firms of North Korea move to cash out $40M in stolen Bitcoin
The U. S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned crypto companies that North Korea may soon attempt to cash out some of its illegally acquired Bitcoin worth more than $40 million. In an Aug. дальше »
2023-8-23 15:30
Atomic Wallet faces lawsuit over $100M crypto hack losses: Report
Plaintiffs in a new class-action suit against the hacked crypto wallet Atomic Wallet say the firm didn’t share any information about the hack with clients and didn’t report it to the police. дальше »
2023-8-23 13:30
Elliptic analysis reveals over $100M stolen from Atomic Wallet
Blockchain analysis firm Elliptic reported on June 13 that its analysis of over 5,500 wallets belonging to Atomic Wallet users’ showed that their losses have risen to more than $100 million. дальше »
2023-6-13 20:39
Stolen crypto from Atomic Wallet traced to North Korean-linked Mixer
Elliptic identifies the movement of illicit funds from the $35 million Atomic Wallet breach to Sinbad.io, a crypto mixer with ties to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. Blockchain compliance firm Elliptic has discovered that the funds stolen in the recent $35… дальше »
2023-6-6 09:48
Atomic Wallet hacker sends crypto to mixer used by Lazarus Group: Elliptic
Stolen crypto from Atomic Wallet users are already on the move to mixers according to Elliptic.
дальше »2023-6-6 08:55
Japan Loses 30% Of Total Crypto Hacks In North Korea, Elliptic Reports
Japan has emerged with the highest losses worldwide from North Korean cyberattacks targeting crypto exchanges, as recent reports indicate that Japan’s financial institutions and individuals incurred approximately 30% of the total losses attributed to North Korean crypto hacking. дальше »
2023-5-16 18:40
North Korean hacking groups stole $721m in crypto from Japan
North Korean bad actors and hacking groups have stolen a total of $721 million worth of bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies from Japan since the crypto summer of 2017. дальше »
2023-5-15 18:28
U.S. Sanctions 3 North Koreans for Supporting Hacking Group Known for Crypto Thefts
The U.S. Treasury Department's sanctions watchdog banned three North Korean individuals for supporting the Lazarus Group, a North Korean hacking team known for crypto thefts. дальше »
2023-4-24 17:33
Massive supply chain attack targeting small number of crypto companies: Kaspersky
Crowdstrike and Kaspersky found an infection in a communications app that delivered a backdoor but said it had been deployed only a few times. дальше »
2023-4-5 23:15
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. дальше »
2023-3-22 02:40
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. дальше »
2023-3-23 02:40
Wallet Tied to Euler Exploit Sends 100 Ether to Lazarus Group
The Lazarus Group was behind the $625 million exploit of Axie Infinity’s Ronin network in March 2022. дальше »
2023-3-17 09:07
Briton detained in Moscow may have crypto links to North Korea
A British man allegedly linked to North Korea evading sanctions using crypto has been detained in Moscow. дальше »
2023-2-21 19:37
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… дальше »
2023-2-7 16:10
North Korean Hackers Linked To 45% of $3.8 Billion Crypto Theft in 2022 – Chainalysis Reports
According to a Chainalysis report released earlier last week, over $3.8 billion was stolen from crypto in 2022 – and 45% of that loot was traced to North Korean hackers. дальше »2023-2-6 23:37
DeFi enjoys a prolific start to 2023: Finance Redefined
DeFi marks a perfect entry into 2023 with a bullish January and TVL nearing $50 billion.
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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.
дальше »2023-1-30 20:05
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. дальше »
2022-12-28 21:19
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… дальше »
2022-12-23 19:44
Report Shows Hackers Launder $540M Through Crypto RenBridge Platform
Decentralization is a unique feature for cryptocurrency that removes the interference of third parties in crypto-asset transactions. While it could be an advantage in most cases for investors and other participants, it could limit fraud detection. дальше »
2022-8-13 00:00
DeBridge Team Foils Possible Lazarus Group Cyberattack
North Korean hacking syndicate Lazarus Group is thought to be behind a failed cyberattack on deBridge Finance yesterday. Close Call A suspected hacking attempt from North Korean cybercriminals has been... дальше »
2022-8-6 22:22
North Koreans reportedly targeting crypto jobs for insider access
Crypto thieves from North Korea are impersonating experts using fake resumes and identities, Bloomberg News reported August 1. The post North Koreans reportedly targeting crypto jobs for insider access appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-8-2 00:00
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... дальше »