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North Korean hackers stole $1.3B in crypto in 2024 — Chainalysis
19.12.2024
Hackers connected to the reclusive nation whose entities are often targeted by US sanctions reportedly doubled the amount of crypto they stole in 2023
North Korean hackers stole $1.3B in crypto in 2024 — Chainalysis
19.12.2024
Hackers connected to the reclusive nation whose entities are often targeted by US sanctions reportedly doubled the amount of crypto they stole in 2023
US Cracks Down on North Korea’s Crypto Laundering Operation
18.12.2024
The US Treasury Department has announced that it closed a North Korean money laundering network that drained millions…
US Treasury and UAE target North Korean digital asset launderers
17.12.2024
Two Chinese citizens and a UAE trading company have been sanctioned by the United States for their roles in money laundering for North Korea
U.S. Shuts Down North Korean Crypto Money Laundering Network
17.12.2024
OFAC says a front company in the UAE had been converting crypto into cash for North Korea
Radiant Capital Says North Korean Hackers Behind $50 Million Attack in October
9.12.2024
Hackers gained access to a developer’s computer by posing as a former contractor
Radiant Capital says North Korea posed as ex-contractor to carry out $50M hack
9.12.2024
A North Korean threat actor was behind the $50 million attack on Radiant Capital in October and spoofed being an ex-contractor, the DeFi platform said
North Korean hackers expand social engineering operation to IT firms: Report
28.11.2024
The government of North Korea (DPRK) has reportedly employed various hacking groups, most notably the Lazarus Group, to seal crypto in recent years
South Korea confirms North Korea behind $50M Upbit hack
21.11.2024
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
North Korean malware evades Apple notarization, targets macOS users
12.11.2024
The newly discovered malware is interesting for being the first of its kind detected, but it seems to have been a trial balloon
North Korean malware evades Apple notarization, targets macOS users
12.11.2024
The newly discovered malware is interesting for being the first of its kind detected, but it seems to have been a trial balloon
North Korean hacker BlueNoroff targets crypto firms with new malware
8.11.2024
According to cybersecurity firm Recorded Future, North Korean hacker groups have stolen approximately $3 billion in funds since 2017
Ethereum nodes on phones, Tether market cap tops $120B: Finance Redefined
25.10.2024
Tether’s record market capitalization signals the potential start of the next bull run amid growing investor anticipation of a major Ethereum upgrade
Ethereum nodes on phones, Tether market cap tops $120B: Finance Redefined
25.10.2024
Tether’s record market capitalization signals the potential start of the next bull run amid growing investor anticipation of a major Ethereum upgrade
Ethereum nodes on phones, Tether market cap tops $120B: Finance Redefined
25.10.2024
Tether’s record market capitalization signals the potential start of the next bull run amid growing investor anticipation of a major Ethereum upgrade
Cosmos ecosystem rocked by North Korean developer allegations
23.10.2024
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
The DPRK's Deep Roots in Crypto
9.10.2024
Last week, CoinDesk's Sam Kessler reported that developers and IT workers employed by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea – i.e. North Korea – had managed to get themselves hired by a number of crypto projects, giving them two different ways of raising funds for the national regime
US gov files complaints to seize assets from North Korean hackers
6.10.2024
According to PeckShieldAlert, losses from crypto hacks and exploits accounted for over $120 million in losses during September 2024
The Protocol: Inside North Korea's Campaign to Put Crypto Developers on Payroll
2.10.2024
In this week's issue of CoinDesk's weekly blockchain tech newsletter, we've got names, details and anecdotes on crypto companies' unwitting hires of North Korean developers. PLUS month-end rankings for bitcoin, ether and other digital assets in the CoinDesk 20 index during a strangely bullish...
How North Korea Infiltrated the Crypto Industry
2.10.2024
More than a dozen blockchain firms inadvertently hired IT workers from the rogue state, incurring cybersecurity and legal risks, a CoinDesk investigation found