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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.

Stake hack of $41M was performed by North Korean group: FBI

[Sep 7, 2023 1:30 PM] After investigating, the FBI concluded that the hack of crypto gambling site Stake was carried out by North Korean hackers Lazarus Group.

Tornado Cash Co-Founder Pleads Innocence Amidst Money Laundering and Hacking Scandal

[Sep 6, 2023 2:30 PM] On the 6th of September, 2023, the Inner City Press (ICP) delivered an account of the legal proceedings involving Roman Storm, one of the co-creators behind the ethereum (ETH) mixing protocol, Tornado Cash. In the courtroom drama that unfolded…

FBI Warns of North Korean Hackers’ Intent to ‘Cash Out’ $40M in Bitcoin

[Aug 23, 2023 3:30 PM] On August 22, 2023, the FBI issued an alert, cautioning about North Korean hackers possibly trying to cash out bitcoin valued at over $40 million. U.S. Intelligence Flags Potential $40M Bitcoin Liquidation by North Korean Hackers The FBI is urging…

FBI Says North Korean Hackers May Try to Sell $40M of Bitcoin

[Aug 23, 2023 3:54 AM] North Korean hackers look set to try to sell more than $40 million of stolen bitcoin (BTC), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said.

A Long Con: CoinsPaid Says Systems Were Under Attack For Six Months

[Aug 9, 2023 9:00 AM] In a new report, Estonia’s preeminent crypto payment and personal wallet provider, CoinsPaid, has revealed the intricate workings of a hacking incident that led to a colossal loss of $37 million. This audacious breach was reportedly the culmination…

Crypto payment gateway CoinsPaid suspects Lazarus Group in $37M hack

[Jul 26, 2023 7:40 PM] CoinsPaid said it is now working with Estonian law enforcement and several blockchain security firms are assisting to minimize the impact of the July 22 exploit.

Atomic Wallet Hackers Use THORChain to Conceal Stolen $35M Funds

[Jun 20, 2023 4:55 AM] Hackers that targeted crypto wallet Atomic Wallet in a $35 million heist earlier this month have used THORChain and Swft bridge to conceal their ill-gotten gain, according to blockchain sleuth MistTrack.

Police in Estonia and Kazakhstan Investigate Atomic Wallet Hack

[Jun 13, 2023 10:51 AM] CEO Konstantin Gladych told CoinDesk Atomic is cooperating with law enforcement after a $100 million exploit of the non-custodial wallet.

Atomic Wallet Hackers Move Stolen Funds via OFAC-Sanctioned Exchange Garantex: Elliptic

[Jun 13, 2023 2:16 AM] The attackers are believed to be the infamous North Korean hacker group Lazarus, as per blockchain security firm Elliptic.

Atomic Wallet hackers turn to OFAC-sanctioned Garantex: Elliptic

[Jun 12, 2023 10:01 PM] Stolen loot crypto from Atomic wallets has started passing through sanctioned Russian-based exchange Garantex, according to Elliptic.

Atomic Wallet Was Breached by North Korean Hackers: Elliptic

[Jun 6, 2023 4:48 PM] Wallets that siphoned Atomic users' funds are connected to the known Lazarus group's addresses, crypto tracing firm said.

Atomic Wallet hacker sends crypto to mixer used by Lazarus Group: Elliptic

[Jun 5, 2023 11:55 PM] Stolen crypto from Atomic wallets is already on the move to mixers according to Elliptic.

Binance helped US authorities freeze $4.4M linked to DPRK cybercrime orgs

[May 24, 2023 8:00 PM] Following “lawfully served warrants,” Binance worked to flag the accounts and tie up the funds.

Japan Loses 30% Of Total Crypto Hacks In North Korea, Elliptic Reports

[May 16, 2023 9:40 AM] Japan has emerged with the highest losses worldwide from North Korean cyberattacks targeting crypto exchanges, as recent reports indicate that Japan’s financial institutions and individuals incurred approximately 30% of the total losses…

U.S. Sanctions 3 North Koreans for Supporting Hacking Group Known for Crypto Thefts

[Apr 24, 2023 8:33 AM] The U.S. Treasury Department's sanctions watchdog banned three North Korean individuals for supporting the Lazarus Group, a North Korean hacking team known for crypto thefts.

Hacker vs Hacker: North Koreans Attempt to Phish Euler Exploiter of $200M in Crypto, Experts Say

[Mar 21, 2023 5:40 PM] The wallet that stole $200 million in crypto from DeFi protocol Euler Finance was the target of an apparent phishing campaign from North Korean hackers, according to analysts.

Wallet Tied to Euler Exploit Sends 100 Ether to Lazarus Group

[Mar 17, 2023 12:07 AM] The Lazarus Group was behind the $625 million exploit of Axie Infinity’s Ronin network in March 2022.

Sen. Warren vows reintroduction of AML bill that extends to DAOs and DeFi

[Feb 15, 2023 12:39 AM] While the Senator did not expand on other details of the upcoming bill, she suggested that DeFi should not be exempt from AML laws.

Binance and Huobi freeze $1.4M in crypto linked to North Korean hackers

[Feb 14, 2023 11:22 PM] The North Korean-based hacker outfit Lazarus Group resorted to different privacy mixers attempting to anonymize the stolen funds, but it didn’t work.

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 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.