North Korea News

Lazarus Group intensifies its cyber assault on crypto market, deploying sophisticated malware through fake video apps and expanding its targeting of browser extensions. The notorious North Korean hacking gang Lazarus Group, known for its sophisticated cyber campaigns against the crypto…

The FBI has issued a warning that North Korean hackers are aggressively targeting employees in the crypto and decentralized finance sectors to steal company funds. These cybercriminals use sophisticated social engineering strategies to deceive even technically proficient individuals. According to…

North Korean hackers, known as Citrine Sleet, have exploited a severe zero-day vulnerability in the Chromium browser to attack crypto financial institutions. Citrine Sleet targeted financial institutions and crypto entities to steal digital assets. By creating fake crypto trading platforms,…

Authorities in Argentina arrested a Russian national for laundering millions in crypto tied to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. Argentinian authorities have arrested a 29-year-old Russian national for money laundering, uncovering a multimillion-dollar operation based in the country. Per a report…

A crypto address linked to the $305 million DMM Bitcoin hack in May has reportedly moved 500 Bitcoin, which have an estimated value of $30.4 million. According to PeckShield Alert, the suspected address first moved the Bitcoin (BTC) to two…

Cybersecurity expert ZachXBT’s recent tweets suggest a sophisticated scheme involving North Korean IT workers posing as crypto developers is taking place. The operation led to the theft of $1.3 million from a project’s treasury and exposed a network of over…

Suspected North Korean operatives are allegedly using fake job applications to infiltrate web3 projects, siphoning off millions and raising security concerns. In the last few years, blockchain and web3 have been at the forefront of technological innovation. However, to paraphrase…

CoinStats chief executive Narek Gevorgyan shared new details behind the hacker attack, that drained $2 million worth of tokens from nearly 1,600 hosted wallets. CoinStats, a crypto portfolio manager backed by 6th Man Ventures and Hack VC, lost more than…

The developer of Bitcoin-focused defi platform ALEX Lab says North Korean hackers are likely behind the latest $4 million attack. North Korean hacker group Lazarus Group is very likely responsible for the attack that left Bitcoin-focused defi platform ALEX Lab…

According to the United Nations Security Council, this crypto was stolen over the last seven years and used in weapons development. A new investigation has revealed that crypto companies and wealthy individuals are being scammed on social media by North…

North Korean hackers have deployed a new malware variant called “Durian” to attack South Korean cryptocurrency firms. According to a May 9 threat report from cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, the North Korean hacking group Kimsuky used this malware in targeted attacks…

North Korean hackers Lazarus Group used a fake LinkedIn profile to launch a cyber attack.

The U.S. Treasury is pushing for more authority to tackle the growing misuse of crypto by Iran, Russia, and North Korea. According to a report from Bloomberg, Deputy Secretary Adewale Adeyemo emphasized in written testimony ahead of a Senate hearing…

Despite being blacklisted by OFAC, the Tornado Cash mixer continues to operate, helping North Korea-linked hackers in laundering millions of stolen crypto. The DPRK-affiliated hacking group Lazarus Group successfully laundered hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Ethereum (ETH) stolen…

A Munchables team member allegedly tied to North Korea stole over $60 million in crypto from the project, but then suddenly returned all the stolen funds after being revealed. On Mar. 27, Blast-based gaming protocool Munchables suffered a multi-million hacker…

A recent United Nations report highlights North Korea’s significant role in cyberattacks, particularly targeting crypto firms amid sanctions enforcement and nuclear concerns. The United Nations Security Council has released a new report, indicating North Korea‘s escalating involvement in cyberattacks, which…