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Indonesian Crypto Exchange Hit by $20.5M Hack, Lazarus Group Suspected

[Sep 11 3:30 PM] Web3 security firm Cyvers detected suspicious transactions on Indonesian exchange Indodax’s wallets on September 11th. The attack involved over 150 transactions and digital assets worth an estimated $20.58 million are believed to have been…

WazirX Co-Founder Nischal Shetty Says All Options Are on the Table for Fund Recovery

[Jul 30 4:48 PM] Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX’s co-founder Nischal Shetty told CoinDesk that outreach efforts to different exchanges "are going to be crucial," as it remains open to "everything that is possible to help solve this situation."

Onchain analysts tie $235M Indian exchange exploit to North Korean hackers

[Jul 18 6:37 AM] 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.

Lifi Finance Hit by $8 Million Exploit, Warns Users to Avoid Applications

[Jul 16 10:01 AM] According to reports, the decentralized finance (defi) protocol Lifi Finance experienced an $8 million loss due to an exploit. Lifi confirmed the breach on X and advised users to avoid interacting with Lifi-powered applications. Lifi Finance Loses…

Cambodian Payments Firm Received $150K From North Korean Hackers Lazarus Wallet: Reuters

[Jul 15 9:15 AM] The crypto was stolen by Lazarus hackers from three crypto companies in June and July last year.

Lazarus is moving millions from $305M DMM Bitcoin hack: ZachXBT

[Jul 14 11:02 PM] Over $35 million in funds from a cryptocurrency exchange hack in May has reportedly been moved to the online marketplace “Huione Guarantee” this month.

North Korea’s Lazarus Group Exploited Defi Protocol Alex Lab for $4.3 Million, Probe Reveals

[Jun 25 10:02 PM] Bitcoin layer-two developer Alex Lab revealed that an investigation linked the North Korea-linked Lazarus Group to the $4.3 million exploit that occurred on May 16. Alex Lab has facilitated communication between the Singapore Police Force and…

Crypto Hacks, Rug Pulls Led to $473M Worth of Losses in 2024: Immunefi

[May 30 7:35 AM] More than $473 million worth of cryptocurrency has been lost to hacks and rug pulls in 2024, according to a report by security researcher Immunefi

ZachXBT flags Lazarus-linked addresses worth $61M

[May 21 5:27 AM] ZachXBT flagged seven wallet addresses with $61 million in Bitcoin connected to the Lazarus hacking group.

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.

North Korean hackers deploy ‘Durian’ malware, targeting crypto firms

[May 12 8:20 PM] The state-backed North Korean hacking group Kimsuky reportedly used a new malware variant to target at least two South Korean crypto firms.

Railgun Among Crypto Market Top Gainers: Why Is RAIL 53% Up?

[Apr 19 1:00 PM] Recently, the crypto market fluctuations have seen most cryptocurrencies exhibit red numbers. While many remain unfazed by the market dynamics, some sectors of the crypto community have turned more pessimistic, and their bags are seemingly going…

North Korean Hackers Used Tornado Cash to Launder $12M From Heco Bridge Hack: Elliptic

[Mar 14 9:58 AM] Notorious North Korean hackers Lazarus Group has returned to sanctioned coin mixing service Tornado Cash to launder $12 million worth of ether {{ETH}}.

North Korean Lazarus Group Withdraws $1 Million in BTC Using Mixing Service

[Jan 9 4:00 PM] The Lazarus Group, one of the most infamous cryptocurrency hacking collectives, has made one of its largest cryptocurrency withdrawals in over a month. According to Arkham, an on-chain intelligence exchange system, the group withdrew a million…

North Korean Hacking Group Lazarus Withdraws $1.2M of Bitcoin From Coin Mixer

[Jan 8 9:08 AM] North Korean hackers Lazarus Group have moved $1 million worth of their ill-gotten gains from a coin mixer to their holding wallet, sparking speculation over their next move.

U.S., South Korea, Japan Discuss North Korean Crypto Thefts in Trilateral Meeting

[Dec 8, 2023 11:01 PM] National security officials with the U.S., South Korean and Japanese governments discussed North Korea's crypto thefts and other efforts to work on its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, the White House announced Friday night.

North Korean Hackers Lazarus Group Stolen $3B in Cryptocurrency

[Dec 1, 2023 10:15 AM] The North Korean hacker group stole the funds over the last six years, which was likely used to fund the country's projects, the report said.

Crypto Mixer Sanctioned by U.S. Treasury for North Korea Allegations, as FBI, Dutch and Finnish Police Seize Website

[Nov 29, 2023 9:48 AM] The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Asset Control listed two crypto addresses tied to Sinbad, a mixing service, in its latest sanctions list.

Lazarus used ‘Kandykorn’ malware in attempt to compromise exchange — Elastic

[Nov 1, 2023 3:00 PM] Lazarus members posed as engineers and fooled exchange employees into downloading difficult-to-detect malware.

Crypto suffered 153% YoY increase in hacks and scams in Q3: Immunefi

[Oct 3, 2023 1:00 PM] The number of attack incidents increased to 76 in Q3 2023, compared to just 30 in the same quarter last year.

Crypto firms beware: Lazarus’ new malware can now bypass detection

[Oct 1, 2023 9:04 PM] The malware payload “LightlessCan" — used in fake job scams — is far more challenging to detect than its predecessor, warns cybersecurity researchers at ESET.

North Korean Lazarus Group amasses over $40M in Bitcoin, data reveals

[Sep 24, 2023 11:35 PM] The North Korean hacking collective has at least $47 million in cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin, Ether, BNB and various stablecoins, including Binance USD.

Criminals more reliant on cross-chain bridges than ever after mixer crackdowns

[Sep 19, 2023 10:45 PM] The sanction of cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash in August caused the first major shift, which is accelerating even faster than projected.

3 steps crypto investors can take to avoid hacks by the Lazarus Group

[Sep 17, 2023 2:50 PM] The Lazarus Group has mastered the art of stealing crypto investors’ assets. Here are a few tips on how investors can protect their portfolios.

Crypto Exchange Coinex Pens an Open Plea for Dialogue With the Hacker 

[Sep 15, 2023 12:57 PM] On September 12, 2023, Coinex was hacked, losing an estimated $54 million after hackers removed significant amounts of BTC, ETH, TRX, and other tokens. Three days later, Coinex released an open letter to the hackers, hoping to “build a…

North Korean crypto hacks down 80% but that could change overnight: Chainalysis

[Sep 14, 2023 7:36 PM] Crypto bad actors from the DPRK have stolen $340.4 million in 2023, down from $1.7 billion from the prior year, but that's no reason to feel at ease.

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…

Hackers behind $41M Stake heist shifts BNB, MATIC in latest move: CertiK

[Sep 11, 2023 11:33 PM] A total of $4.8 million in funds have now been moved by the hacker to Bitcoin and now Avalanche.

FBI Traces $41 Million Cryptocurrency Theft From Stake.com to Lazarus Group

[Sep 8, 2023 8:30 PM] The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says it has confirmed that North Korea’s Lazarus Group was behind the crypto theft of about $41 million from online crypto casino and sports betting platform Stake.com. The FBI has provided a number of…

North Korea's 'Lazarus' Hackers Stole $41 Million From Crypto Gambling Site, FBI Says

[Sep 7, 2023 3:33 PM] The Lazarus Group has been targeting crypto companies for years now.