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FBI: North Korean Hackers Behind $100 Million Horizon Bridge Theft
24.1.2023
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
Onchain Researchers Discover $63M in Ethereum From Harmony Bridge Attack Moved, Hackers Attempt to Launder Funds on Major Exchanges
16.1.2023
On Jan. 15, 2023, onchain researchers discovered that funds stolen during the Harmony bridge attack had been moved. The suspected thieves, who are allegedly associated with the North Korean hacking syndicate Lazarus Group, moved 41,000 ethereum, worth $63.2 million at current exchange rates....
North Korean Hacking Group Tied to $100M Harmony Hack Moves 41,000 Ether Over Weekend
16.1.2023
Crypto exchange Huobi blocked funds tied to the hack on Monday morning
North Korean Crypto Hacks to ‘Surge’ This Year, Say Experts
9.1.2023
A “surge” in North Korean crypto hacks is on its way in 2023, a security provider has claimed.
The South Korean media outlet Money S reported that Panda Security, a Spanish cybersecurity software firm, predicted a “surge in fraudulent activities” and attempts to “steal virtual assets” in the year...
Kaspersky Report: North Korean Hackers Impersonating Crypto VCs in New Phishing Scam
28.12.2022
BlueNoroff, a subgroup of the North Korean state-sponsored hacking group Lazarus, is now impersonating venture capitalists looking to invest in crypto startups in a new phishing method. ...
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North Korean hackers are pretending to be crypto VCs in new phishing scheme: Kaspersky
27.12.2022
State-sponsored Lazarus Group and associated hackers have had a busy year, and 2023 may see even more activity, the cybersecurity lab warned
SlowMist investigation of North Korean APT shows huge phishing threats on the NFT
26.12.2022
SlowMist has reported that a hacker group recently conducted a phishing attack from North Korea.SlowMist was established in 2018 as a blockchain security firm. It provides services such as security audits, red teaming, and security consultancy, to mention a few. The attempt was to steal...
North Korean hackers stealing NFTs using nearly 500 phishing domains
26.12.2022
The hackers created decoy websites impersonating NFT marketplaces, NFT projects and even a DeFi platform
North Korean hacking activity ceases after regulators implement KYC - Report
22.12.2022
Intelligence officials that out of $620 million in crypto stolen by North Korean hackers this year, none were related to South Korea
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...
North Korean Lazarus Group is targeting crypto funds with a new spin on an old trick
6.12.2022
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
North Korean Lazarus Group Linked to New Cryptocurrency Hacking Scheme
5.12.2022
The Lazarus group, a North Korean hacking organization previously linked to criminal activity, has been connected to a new attack scheme to breach systems and steal cryptocurrency from third parties. The campaign, which uses a modified version of an already existing malware product called...
Japan’s Police and FSA Publish a Joint Cyber Warning to Crypto Firms, Link Attacks to Lazarus Group
18.10.2022
According to the National Police Agency (NPA) in Japan, North Korean hackers from the crime syndicate Lazarus Group have been targeting crypto companies in the country. Local reports detail that it’s the fifth time the NPA has tied “public attribution” to the organization of North Korean cyber...
Japanese Crypto Exchanges Targeted by North Korean Hackers
17.10.2022
The notorious North Korean hacker group Lazarus is targeting Japanese cryptoasset companies, and some of these companies already saw their crypto stolen, according to The JapanNews, citing the National Police Agency (NPA)....
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North Korean Hacker Group Lazarus Targets Japanese Crypto Firms
17.10.2022
Lazarus Group is accused of behind the $625 million Ronin Bridge exploit, blockchain analytics firm Elliptic also traced the $100 million Horizon Bridge hack back to Lazarus in June
Crypto Community Making It Hard for North Korean Hackers to Benefit
9.9.2022
The startling increase in money plundered from DeFi technologies, especially in specific cross-chain bridges, is one of the most alarming developments in cryptocurrency crime. Professional hacker groups like Lazarus Group and other North Korean-affiliated malicious people are responsible for...
US Seizes Cryptocurrency Worth $30 Million From North Korean Hackers
9.9.2022
Blockchain data analytics firm Chainalysis has revealed that U.S. authorities have seized cryptocurrency worth $30 million from North Korean hackers. “This marks the first time ever that cryptocurrency stolen by a North Korean hacking group has been seized, and we’re confident...
US Government Bans Ethereum Mixer Tornado Cash, Platform Added to OFAC’s SDN List
8.8.2022
On Monday, the U.S. Treasury Department’s watchdog the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) banned the ethereum mixing application Tornado Cash. OFAC has cited that the mixer has helped North Korean hackers such as the hacking syndicate known as Lazarus Group. OFAC Sanctions Tornado Cash...
Debridge Finance Suspects North Korean Hacking Syndicate Lazarus Group Attacked the Protocol’s Team
6.8.2022
According to the co-founder of Debridge Finance, Alex Smirnov, the infamous North Korean hacking syndicate Lazarus Group subjected Debridge to an attempted cyberattack. Smirnov has warned Web3 teams that the campaign is likely widespread. Lazarus Group Suspected of Attacking Debridge Finance Team...
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...