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
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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
Bingx Hit With $52 Million Hack, Lazarus Group Suspected
Asian crypto exchange Bingx suffered a hacking attack, leading to a suspension of withdrawals and an estimated loss of $52 million. Bingx claims the stolen amount is minimal because it primarily stores users’ assets in cold wallets, which were not targeted by the hackers. A security firm believes a North Korea-linked hacking group, Lazarus Group, … Read more
Indonesian Crypto Exchange Hit by $20.5M Hack, Lazarus Group Suspected
Web3 security firm Cyvers detected suspicious transactions on Indonesian exchange Indodax’s wallets on September 11th. The attack involved over 150 transactions and digital assets worth an estimated $20.58 million are believed to have been stolen. Some experts suspect the North Korean hacking group Lazarus Group may be responsible due to attack characteristics. Indodax Hack Shows … Read more
Onchain analysts tie $235M Indian exchange exploit to North Korean hackers
Blockchain forensics firm Elliptic told Cointelegraph that specific patterns and techniques in the WasirX attack led them to believe North Korean hackers were behind the incident. Go to Source
Lifi Finance Hit by $8 Million Exploit, Warns Users to Avoid Applications
According to reports, the decentralized finance (defi) protocol Lifi Finance experienced an $8 million loss due to an exploit. Lifi confirmed the breach on X and advised users to avoid interacting with Lifi-powered applications. Lifi Finance Loses $8 Million to Exploit On Tuesday, the onchain security firm Peckshield revealed that Lifi Finance had been compromised, … Read more
