North Korean hackers stole $1.3B in crypto in 2024 — Chainalysis
Hackers connected to the reclusive nation whose entities are often targeted by US sanctions reportedly doubled the amount of crypto they stole in 2023. Go to Source
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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
South Korea confirms North Korea behind $50M Upbit hack
South Korea confirms North Korean hackers Lazarus and Andariel were behind the $50 million Upbit hack in 2019, with the stolen crypto now valued at over $1 billion. 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
Ethereum nodes on phones, Tether market cap tops $120B: Finance Redefined
Tether’s record market capitalization signals the potential start of the next bull run amid growing investor anticipation of a major Ethereum upgrade. 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
North Korea Signals Closer BRICS Relations Amid Growing Russia Ties
North Korea may be ramping up efforts to align itself with the BRICS economic bloc, as its top diplomat skipped the United Nations General Assembly in favor of a BRICS-related event. Analysts suggest that while Kim Jong-un seeks to break diplomatic isolation through such alliances, North Korea’s sanctions and economic constraints make membership unlikely. Recent … Read more
Bitcoin ETF security concerns mount after FBI warns of North Korean hackers
North Korean hackers are reportedly targeting the billions of dollars in BTC and ETH held by crypto ETF custodians. Go to Source
20 Government Agencies in US, South Korea, and Japan Tackle North Korean Crypto Threats
The United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (ROK) held their third Trilateral Diplomatic Working Group meeting on Friday in Seoul to address North Korean cyber threats. Led by U.S. Deputy Special Representative Seth Bailey, ROK’s Lee Jun-il, and Japan’s Kumagai Naoki, the meeting focused on North Korea’s cyber activities, including revenue generation through … Read more
