FBI warns of North Korean social engineering schemes to steal crypto

DPRK scammers have been employing fake offers of employment and investment opportunities to trick crypto users into downloading malware.

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DeFi Platform Delta Primes Loses $6 Million In Security Breach, Is North Korea Involved?

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) platform Delta Primes suffered a security breach on Monday, affecting the protocols users. The attack took $6 million from the projects pools and is under investigation. However, on-chain investigators suspect it could be linked to North Korean hackers and be part of a larger-scale scheme. Hackers Drain $6 Million From DeFi Protocol [...]

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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. 

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Bitcoin ETFs are next major target for North Korean hackers Cyvers

North Korean hackers could be eying the infrastructure around Bitcoin ETFs, lured by the $52 billion worth of cumulative holdings.

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Zero-day vulnerability in Chrome exploited by North Korean hackers

A hacker group is using its signature trojan malware to infect users of web browsers with Chromium engines. 

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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.

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US prosecutors oppose Ethereum devs motion to reduce 5-year sentence

In April 2022, a judge sentenced Virgil Griffith to 63 months in prison for violating U.S. sanctions on North Korea.

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North Korean cyberattacks on Brazilian fintech firms exposed

Google Clouds report exposes North Korean cybercriminals targeting Brazils cryptocurrency and fintech sectors with sophisticated malware and phishing schemes.

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G7 Leaders to Discuss North Korean Hacking Group Lazarus Cyber Attacks and Crypto Thefts

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Kraken Blocks North Korean Hackers Access Attempt: Details

Kraken blocked a North Korean hacker posing as a job applicant, revealing fake identities and voice fraud.

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North Korean Operative Performs Social Engineering Attack on Kraken Crypto Exchange

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US Treasury Moves to Ban Huione Group Over Crypto Laundering Ties

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Kraken achieves revenue boost in Q1 2025 but faces North Korean hacking scare

Kraken started 2025 on a high note, reporting a 19% increase in revenue year-over-year to $472 million for the first quarter. The May 1 earnings statement also highlighted a 1% quarter-over-quarter rise in adjusted EBITDA, reaching $187 million. Meanwhile, the company’s performance indicators showed similar momentum. The firm noted that its total trading volume rose […]

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North Korea used Tornado Cash to siphon HTXs $147.5M loot: UN

A UN report reveals North Korean hackers laundered $150 million in stolen crypto assets through Tornado Cash in March 2024.

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Senator Tim Scott accuses Biden admin of using crypto as scapegoat on illicit finance

Senator Tim Scott accused the Biden administration of using crypto as a "scapegoat" to mask failures in halting illicit finance.

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North Korean hackers net $2.5 million profit after WBTC sales

Blockchain intelligence platform SpotOnChain reported that North Korea’s state-backed hacking group, Lazarus, has pocketed over $2.5 million in profit from a recent sale of wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC). On April 3, the group sold 40.78 WBTC for 1,857 ETH, worth roughly $3.51 million. The sale marks a sharp return on their February 2023 investment, when they […]

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Lazarus Group laundered over $200M in hacked crypto since 2020

The notorious group of hackers has used a combination of crypto mixers and peer-to-peer marketplaces to launder the stolen funds.

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North Korean Hackers Set Up US Shell Companies to Target Crypto Developers: Report

Two fake US companies were used by North Korean cyber spies to deploy malware targeting cryptocurrency developers under false hiring pretenses.

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North Korean Hackers Used American Shell Companies to Hack Crypto Developers

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North Korean hackers used fake crypto firms to deliver malware in job scams

A North Korean state-sponsored hacking group, Lazarus, is advancing its tactics with a more polished and deceptive approach. A report by cybersecurity firm Silent Push revealed that the group has set up fake US-based crypto companies to distribute malware disguised as job opportunities. According to the report, a Lazarus subgroup called “Contagious Interview” is behind […]

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