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Radiant Capital says North Korea posed as ex-contractor to carry out $50M hack

[Dec 9 2:26 AM] 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

[Nov 28 9:05 PM] The government of North Korea (DPRK) has reportedly employed various hacking groups, most notably the Lazarus Group, to seal crypto in recent years.

North Korean hacker BlueNoroff targets crypto firms with new malware

[Nov 8 7:28 PM] According to cybersecurity firm Recorded Future, North Korean hacker groups have stolen approximately $3 billion in funds since 2017.

Lazarus Group exploited Chrome vulnerability with fake NFT game

[Oct 23 9:32 PM] The North Koreans invested great effort in creating and promoting the game that apparently drained users’ wallets.

Chinese trader laundered more than $17M for Lazarus Group in 25 hacks

[Oct 23 2:12 PM] The North Korean cybercrime group is credited with some of the biggest crypto hacks, including the $600 million Ronin bridge exploit.

Cosmos ecosystem rocked by North Korean developer allegations

[Oct 23 11:04 AM] Cosmos’ co-founder and core contributors were unaware of a possible North Korean link, which may lead to the removal of the Liquid Staking Module.

US gov files complaints to seize assets from North Korean hackers

[Oct 6 9:45 PM] According to PeckShieldAlert, losses from crypto hacks and exploits accounted for over $120 million in losses during September 2024.

US Targets Lazarus Group and APT38 in $879M Crypto Forfeiture Complaint

[Oct 6 7:10 PM] Offshore Alert reporter David Marchant disclosed the United States has initiated two forfeiture complaints related to previously confiscated bitcoin (BTC) and tether (USDT), alleging that these funds were snatched by the notorious North Korean…

Bingx Hit With $52 Million Hack, Lazarus Group Suspected

[Sep 20 2:35 PM] Asian crypto exchange Bingx suffered a hacking attack, leading to a suspension of withdrawals and an estimated loss of $52 million. Bingx claims the stolen amount is minimal because it primarily stores users’ assets in cold wallets, which…

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.