Lazarus is moving millions from $305M DMM Bitcoin hack: ZachXBT
Over $35 million in funds from a cryptocurrency exchange hack in May has reportedly been moved to the online marketplace “Huione Guarantee” this month. Go to Source
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North Korea’s Lazarus Group Exploited Defi Protocol Alex Lab for $4.3 Million, Probe Reveals
Bitcoin layer-two developer Alex Lab revealed that an investigation linked the North Korea-linked Lazarus Group to the $4.3 million exploit that occurred on May 16. Alex Lab has facilitated communication between the Singapore Police Force and relevant cryptocurrency exchanges as part of the ongoing investigation. Alex Lab Collaborates With Law Enforcement in $4.3M Hack Investigation … Read more
North Korea used Tornado Cash to siphon HTX’s $147.5M loot: UN
A UN report reveals North Korean hackers laundered $150 million in stolen crypto assets through Tornado Cash in March 2024. Go to Source
North Korean hackers deploy ‘Durian’ malware, targeting crypto firms
The state-backed North Korean hacking group Kimsuky reportedly used a new malware variant to target at least two South Korean crypto firms. Go to Source
Lazarus used ‘Kandykorn’ malware in attempt to compromise exchange — Elastic
Lazarus members posed as engineers and fooled exchange employees into downloading difficult-to-detect malware. Go to Source
Crypto firms beware: Lazarus’ new malware can now bypass detection
The malware payload “LightlessCan” — used in fake job scams — is far more challenging to detect than its predecessor, warns cybersecurity researchers at ESET. Go to Source
North Korean Lazarus Group amasses over $40M in Bitcoin, data reveals
The North Korean hacking collective has at least $47 million in cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin, Ether, Binance Coin and various stablecoins, including Binance USD. Go to Source
Criminals more reliant on cross-chain bridges than ever after mixer crackdowns
The sanction of cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash in August caused the first major shift, but that is now accelerating even faster than projected. Go to Source
3 steps crypto investors can take to avoid hacks by the Lazarus Group
The Lazarus Group has mastered the art of stealing crypto investors’ assets. Here are a few tips on how investors can protect their portfolios. Go to Source
North Korean crypto hacks down 80% but that could change overnight: Chainalysis
Crypto bad actors from the DPRK have stolen $340.4 million in 2023, down from $1.7 billion from the prior year, but that’s no reason to feel at ease. Go to Source
