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Someone counter-hacked a North Korean IT worker: Here’s what they found
14.8.2025
A team of North Korean IT operatives behind 31 fake identities has been linked to the $680,000 hack of fan-token marketplace Favrr in June
Binance Exposes North Korean Crypto Infiltration Campaign
13.8.2025
Key Highlights: Binance CSO Jimmy Su exposes North Korean hackers as the biggest threat in 2025. North Korean…
UK Says Crypto Sector Likely Under Reporting Sanction Breaches
22.7.2025
U.K.-based crypto asset firms also face a high risk of being targeted by North Korean hackers, many of which operate on behalf of sanctioned entities, the report said
US sanctions North Korean tech worker crew over crypto thefts
9.7.2025
TRM Labs said North Korea is moving away from hacks to focus more on deception-based revenue generation, such as planting IT workers in US companies
U.S. Sanctions North Korean IT Workers Over 'Cyber Espionage,' Crypto Thefts
8.7.2025
The U.S. Treasury Department added the employee of a North Korean hacking group to its blacklist over his role in getting IT workers jobs in other countries
North Korean Hacking Groups Employ New Methods to Target Web3 Companies
4.7.2025
North Korean hacking groups are developing new methods to target Web3 companies, including some aimed at infecting Apple systems. Additionally, the use of social engineering is becoming more prevalent in these attacks, highlighting the level of preparation involved in these operations. North Korean...
North Korean hackers targeting crypto projects with unusual Mac exploit
3.7.2025
The malware bypasses Apple’s memory protections and deploys an infostealer payload targeting crypto wallets
DOJ charges 4 North Koreans in $1M crypto theft from blockchain startup
1.7.2025
Four North Koreans posed as remote developers for US and Serbian blockchain firms, stealing almost $1 million in crypto to fund the regime’s illicit programs
DOJ charges 4 North Koreans in $1M crypto theft from blockchain startup
1.7.2025
Four North Koreans posed as remote developers for US and Serbian blockchain firms, stealing almost $1 million in crypto to fund the regime’s illicit programs
Decentralized Protocols Are Soft Targets for North Korean Hackers
20.6.2025
Oak Security has conducted more than 600 audits across major crypto systems. It consistently sees this vulnerability gap: teams invest heavily in smart contract audits but ignore basic operational security, says Dr. Jan Philipp Fritsche
North Korean Hackers Are Targeting Top Crypto Firms With Malware Hidden in Job Applications
20.6.2025
A DPRK-linked group is using fake job sites and Python malware to infiltrate Windows systems of blockchain professionals — with credential theft and remote access as the endgame
DOJ Seizes $7.74M in Crypto Tied to North Korean Tech Ring
6.6.2025
North Korea’s sprawling crypto laundering network has been hammered as U.S. authorities seized $7.74 million tied to fake IT jobs, blockchain trickery, and weapons funding. DOJ Targets North Korea’s Crypto Laundering Network With Asset Seizure The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on June...
North Korean spy slips up, reveals ties in fake job interview
6.5.2025
For months, Cointelegraph took part in an investigation centered around a suspected North Korean operative that uncovered a cluster of threat actors attempting to score freelancing gigs in the cryptocurrency industry.The investigation was led by Heiner Garcia, a cyber threat intelligence expert...
North Korean spy slips up, reveals ties in fake job interview
6.5.2025
For months, Cointelegraph took part in an investigation centered around a suspected North Korean operative that uncovered a cluster of threat actors attempting to score freelancing gigs in the cryptocurrency industry.The investigation was led by Heiner Garcia, a cyber threat intelligence expert...
How Kraken Outsmarted North Korean Hacker Posing as Job Applicant
3.5.2025
Kraken’s security team thwarted a sophisticated infiltration attempt by a North Korean hacker posing as a job applicant. By carefully advancing the candidate through its recruitment process, Kraken identified a larger network of fake identities tied to state-sponsored cyberattacks. Fake IDs, VPNs...
Kraken details how it spotted North Korean hacker in job interview
2.5.2025
US crypto exchange Kraken has detailed a North Korean hacker’s attempt to infiltrate the organization by applying for a job interview.“What started as a routine hiring process for an engineering role quickly turned into an intelligence-gathering operation,” the company wrote in...
Kraken tells how it spotted North Korean hacker in job interview
2.5.2025
US crypto exchange Kraken has detailed a North Korean hacker’s attempt to infiltrate the organization by applying for a job interview.“What started as a routine hiring process for an engineering role quickly turned into an intelligence-gathering operation,” the company wrote in...
North Korean Cyber Operatives Set up Fake US Companies to Target Crypto Developers
25.4.2025
North Korean cyber operatives reportedly established two fake U.S. businesses using false identities to bypass Treasury sanctions and target cryptocurrency developers with malware. Hackers Target Unsuspecting Job Applicants North Korean cyber operatives reportedly set up two fraudulent businesses...
North Korean Hackers Targeting Crypto Developers With U.S. Shell Firms
25.4.2025
Illicitly downloaded programs can steal data, provide remote access to infected systems, and serve as entry points for additional spyware or ransomware
North Korean hackers set up 3 shell companies to scam crypto devs
25.4.2025
A subgroup of the North Korea-linked hacker organization Lazarus set up three shell companies, two in the US, to deliver malware to unsuspecting users.The three sham crypto consulting firms — BlockNovas, Angeloper Agency and SoftGlide — are being used by the North Korean hacker group...