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

11.9.2024
North Korean hackers are reportedly targeting the billions of dollars in BTC and ETH held by crypto ETF custodians.

Crypto Portfolio Tracker Coinstats Confirms Security Breach; Temporarily Shuts Down App

23.6.2024
According to the crypto portfolio tracking app, Coinstats, suspected North Korea-linked hackers are believed to be behind the security breach on June 22, which impacted 1,590 user wallets, The Coinstats team has advised users with affected wallet addresses to immediately transfer their funds using...

North Korean hackers deploy ‘Durian’ malware, targeting crypto firms

13.5.2024
The state-backed North Korean hacking group Kimsuky reportedly used a new malware variant to target at least two South Korean crypto firms

North Korean Lazarus hacker group using LinkedIn to target and steal assets: Report

24.4.2024
Lazarus group first surfaced in 2009, and since then, it has primarily targeted crypto firms, stealing billions of dollars worth of assets

North Korea Hackers’ Illicit Gains Dwindled in 2023 Despite More Attacks – Chainalysis

24.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock Blockchain analytics and security firm Chainalysis has reported a decrease in cryptocurrency theft in 2023. Sharing its insights in a blog post, the firm disclosed that the crypto market witnessed a collective loss of $1.7 billion. This marks a significant 54.3% reduction from...

North Korean Hackers Use Russian-Based Exchanges to Launder Stolen Crypto, Report

17.9.2023
Hacking groups linked to North Korea are increasingly using exchanges in Russia to launder crypto, Chainalysis revealed. The shift in their strategy, registered by the blockchain forensics firm, coincides with a drop in the value of the stolen cryptocurrency this year in comparison with...

FBI flags 6 Bitcoin wallets linked to North Korea, urges vigilance in crypto firms

23.8.2023
Although the likes of Lazarus group have stolen billions of dollars worth of crypto funds, the public ledger technology makes it difficult for them to launder funds as they can be tracked and frozen

North Korean hackers have stolen $2B of crypto since 2018: Report

18.8.2023
TRM Labs estimates that North Korean hackers have stolen $200 million of cryptocurrency in 2023 alone

North Korea Hackers Continue to Target Crypto Platforms: UN Report

13.8.2023
Hackers working for North Korea have continued to attack companies in the crypto space this year, according to independent sanctions monitors. Their findings, which reveal that Pyongyang proceeds with the development of its nuclear and weapons programs, will be included in a U.N. report which is...

Half of North Korea's Missile Funding Comes from Cybercrimes and Cryptocurrency Theft, Says White House

11.5.2023
As North Korean military activities continue to capture the attention of decision-makers and analysts across the world, around 50% of the country’s secretive missile program could be financed by cyberattacks and cryptocurrency theft, according to Anne Neuberger, the U.S. deputy national security...

North Korea Hackers Likely Exploit Cloud Mining to Launder Stolen Crypto, Research Shows

28.3.2023
The APT43 group steals crypto to fund operations and launders it through cloud mining services

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

19.3.2023
While Chainalysis suspected the involvement of North Korea in the Euler Finance hack, they highlighted the possibility of misdirection by other hackers

North Korean Hackers ‘Trying to Bait Crypto Users With Bogus Job Offers’

27.1.2023
North Korean hackers are trying to break into crypto accounts by sending bogus job offers, a security provider has claimed. The claims were made in a post by Proofpoint, a California-based security provider, and reported by the South Korean media outlets KBS and TVChosun.... Read More: North...

North Korea Running ‘Trojan-infested Fake Crypto Exchange,’ Say Experts

7.12.2022
A security firm says North Korean hackers created a bogus crypto exchange that infects users’ internet-connected devices with malware – which allows them to access sensitive networks so they can steal cryptoassets. The claims were made by the security provider Volexity, and backed by the likes...

DOJ Seizes $500K in Ransom Payments, Cryptocurrency From State-Sponsored North Korean Hackers

21.7.2022
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized $500K in ransom payments and cryptocurrency from a state-sponsored North Korean group. “We are returning the stolen funds to the victims,” Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco said, adding that the seized funds include ransoms paid...

Report: Crypto Market Crash Wipes Millions of Dollars From North Korea’s Kitty of Stolen Cryptocurrencies

1.7.2022
The recent plunge in the value of cryptocurrencies may have wiped out millions from North Korea’s fund comprised of stolen crypto assets. The diminishing value of cryptocurrencies is believed to be affecting Pyongyang’s ability to fund its weapons programs. Stolen Crypto Assets...

North Korean Hackers Stole $400 Million in Cryptocurrency Last Year — Ether Accounts for 58% of Stolen Funds

15.1.2022
North Korean hackers stole cryptocurrency worth about $400 million last year in at least seven major attacks on crypto platforms. “Only 20% of the stolen funds were bitcoin … And for the first time ever, ether accounted for a majority of the funds stolen at 58%,” said...