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DHS says it thwarted over 500 crypto ransom attacks in 3 years

[Oct 7 4:02 AM] The US Homeland Security Investigations (HIS) Cyber Crimes Center reported it disrupted hundreds of ransom attacks since its formation in 2021.

North Korea used Tornado Cash to siphon HTX’s $147.5M loot: UN

[May 15 6:27 AM] A UN report reveals North Korean hackers laundered $150 million in stolen crypto assets through Tornado Cash in March 2024.

Lazarus Group Suspected in $54M Coinex Hack Following Recent Stake.com Breach

[Sep 13, 2023 10:00 AM] The North Korean hacking syndicate Lazarus Group was likely behind the recent Coinex hack on Tuesday, according to onchain analyst Zachxbt. He revealed that the hackers inadvertently connected the funds to the recent Stake.com breach. North Korean…

North Korea Hackers Continue to Target Crypto Platforms: UN Report

[Aug 13, 2023 3:30 AM] Hackers working for North Korea have continued to attack companies in the crypto space this year, according to independent sanctions monitors. Their findings, which reveal that Pyongyang proceeds with the development of its nuclear and weapons…

Unplugged: The Impending Threat of Widespread Blackouts in Grid-Reliant Economies

[Jun 28, 2023 4:30 PM] Lately, the media has been captivated by the possibility of a grid collapse and the devastating economic consequences it would entail. Curiously, the internet is teeming with headlines suggesting the plausibility of such a collapse, whether caused…

$119M in Stolen Crypto So Far in 2023, NFT Rug Pulls on the Rise: Crystal Blockchain

[Mar 24, 2023 8:49 AM] DeFi protocols have been hackers’ favorite targets since 2021. Now they’re preying on NFT projects too, a blockchain intelligence firm says.

Crystal Blockchain Study Reveals $16.7 Billion in Crypto Assets Stolen Since 2011

[Mar 21, 2023 2:00 PM] Crystal Blockchain, a company that provides blockchain data and analytics, published a study covering security breaches, fraud, and scams related to cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (defi). According to the study, approximately $16.7…

Seoul Sanctions North Korea Over Crypto Theft

[Feb 12, 2023 5:00 AM] South Korea has imposed sanctions on the North in relation to a number of cyberattacks often resulting in the theft of cryptocurrency. The authorities in Seoul say the regime in Pyongyang is using the digital assets to fund its nuclear and missile…

North Korea Stole Record Amount of Crypto Assets in 2022, UN Report Unveils

[Feb 7, 2023 11:30 PM] The regime in North Korea has managed to steal more cryptocurrency last year than in previous years, according to a draft U.N. report. Despite the difference between quoted estimates, the authors conclude that 2022 was a record-breaking year for…

North Korea stole more crypto in 2022 than any other year: UN report

[Feb 6, 2023 11:49 PM] A report submitted to the United Nations found North Korean cyber attacks have become vastly more sophisticated and raked in more crypto than ever before.