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
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Crypto Portfolio Tracker Coinstats Confirms Security Breach; Temporarily Shuts Down App
According to the crypto portfolio tracking app, Coinstats, suspected North Korea-linked hackers are believed to be behind the security breach on June 22, which impacted 1,590 user wallets, The Coinstats team has advised users with affected wallet addresses to immediately transfer their funds using their exported private keys. Coinstats App Shut Down Coinstats, the crypto … Read more
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
DOJ Seizes $500K in Ransom Payments, Cryptocurrency From State-Sponsored North Korean Hackers
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 by health care providers in Kansas and Colorado. DOJ Seizes Crypto … Read more
Report: Crypto Market Crash Wipes Millions of Dollars From North Korea’s Kitty of Stolen Cryptocurrencies
The recent plunge in the value of cryptocurrencies may have wiped out millions from North Korea’s fund comprised of stolen crypto assets. The diminishing value of cryptocurrencies is believed to be affecting Pyongyang’s ability to fund its weapons programs. Stolen Crypto Assets and North Korea’s Weapons Programs The recent crash of the crypto market may … Read more
North Korean Hackers Stole $400 Million in Cryptocurrency Last Year — Ether Accounts for 58% of Stolen Funds
North Korean hackers stole cryptocurrency worth about $400 million last year in at least seven major attacks on crypto platforms. “Only 20% of the stolen funds were bitcoin … And for the first time ever, ether accounted for a majority of the funds stolen at 58%,” said blockchain data analytics firm Chainalysis. North Korean Hackers … Read more
US Says North Korea Has 6,000 Hackers: Many in Belarus, China, India, Malaysia, Russia
North Korea allegedly has about 6,000 hackers, many of whom operate abroad, according to a recent report published by the U.S. Army. The infamous Lazarus Group, thought to be linked to a number of cryptocurrency exchange hacks, is among them. North Korea’s Bureau 121 The U.S. Army recently published a document entitled “North Korean Tactics.” … Read more
