South Korea sanctions 15 North Koreans for crypto heists and cyber theft
The sanctioned agents were allegedly generating funds for North Korea’s nuclear weapon development program in Pyongyang. Go to Source
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Malaysia flags Atomic Wallet as unauthorized operation
The wallet service provider was subjected to a more than $100 million hack in 2023. Go to Source
Radiant Capital says North Korea posed as ex-contractor to carry out $50M hack
A North Korean threat actor was behind the $50 million attack on Radiant Capital in October and spoofed being an ex-contractor, the DeFi platform said. Go to Source
North Korean hackers expand social engineering operation to IT firms: Report
The government of North Korea (DPRK) has reportedly employed various hacking groups, most notably the Lazarus Group, to seal crypto in recent years. Go to Source
North Korean hacker BlueNoroff targets crypto firms with new malware
According to cybersecurity firm Recorded Future, North Korean hacker groups have stolen approximately $3 billion in funds since 2017. Go to Source
Lazarus Group exploited Chrome vulnerability with fake NFT game
The North Koreans invested great effort in creating and promoting the game that apparently drained users’ wallets. Go to Source
Chinese trader laundered more than $17M for Lazarus Group in 25 hacks
The North Korean cybercrime group is credited with some of the biggest crypto hacks, including the $600 million Ronin bridge exploit. Go to Source
Cosmos ecosystem rocked by North Korean developer allegations
Cosmos’ co-founder and core contributors were previously unaware of the North Korean link, which could lead to the removal of the Liquid Staking Module. Go to Source
US gov files complaints to seize assets from North Korean hackers
According to PeckShieldAlert, losses from crypto hacks and exploits accounted for over $120 million in losses during September 2024. Go to Source
US Targets Lazarus Group and APT38 in $879M Crypto Forfeiture Complaint
Offshore Alert reporter David Marchant disclosed the United States has initiated two forfeiture complaints related to previously confiscated bitcoin (BTC) and tether (USDT), alleging that these funds were snatched by the notorious North Korean hacking groups Lazarus Group and Advanced Persistent Threat 38 (APT38). These cyber hacking syndicates are known for their operations to fund … Read more
