News with the tag "North Korea hackers"

This year, crypto hacks increased in the total value stolen and the number of attacks compared to last year. According to a recent report, the industry lost over $2 billion in the past 12 months, with over half of the funds allegedly being stolen by North Korean hackers. Crypto Industry Loses $2.2 B...

The government of North Korea (DPRK) has reportedly employed various hacking groups, most notably the Lazarus Group, to seal crypto in recent years.

As the crypto industry continues to grow massively in adoption, North Korean operatives have escalated their infiltration tactics into the sector by exploiting job postings, a recent investigation by DL News has revealed. Shaun Potts, founder of crypto-specific recruiting firm Plexus, noted: It’s an...

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 t...

2023 turned the tables in the crypto world, not just in terms of market fluctuations but in the landscape of cyber threats, with North Korea-based digital marauders setting a new benchmark in their crypto heist saga. Chainalysis, a beacon in blockchain analysis, shed light on this burgeoning threat ...

Despite international efforts to thwart their exploits, North Korean hackers persistently and aggressively target global cryptocurrency platforms. Their audacity leaves one wondering: What fuels their unyielding interest in the crypto sector, and why hasn’t the global community found an effective so...

In the constantly evolving geopolitical landscape, the intersection of cryptocurrency and international security is gaining heightened attention. Leading this charge are U.S. senators who recently voiced their growing concerns over North Korea’s blatant misuse of these digital assets. These concerns...

Cryptocurrency has faced an unrelenting onslaught of security breaches, with the most recent attack tracing back to the North Korean government, demonstrating their continuous cyber threat. The spotlight has turned towards the United States, where an American IT management firm, JumpCloud, found its...