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Saylor denies Bitcoin sale rumors, DOJ convicts North Korean scheme helpers, BitMine names new CEO | Weekly Recap
In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, Strategy’s Michael Saylor rejected speculation about Bitcoin sales while affirming continued accumulation despite price declines. In other developments, the Justice Department secured multiple convictions for assisting North Korean cryptocurrency operations, and Ethereum… дальше »
2025-11-16 10:36
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Lazarus strikes again? $23m theft topples UK-registered crypto platform
North Korea’s notorious Lazarus Group has been blamed for a $22.8 million crypto heist that crippled UK-registered exchange Lykke, forcing its shutdown and triggering investor lawsuits. The British Treasury’s sanctions office linked the state-backed hackers to thefts of Bitcoin, Ethereum,… дальше »
2025-8-18 21:30
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North Korean IT workers used 30+ fake IDs to target crypto companies: report
A compromised device from a North Korean IT worker has exposed the inner workings of the team behind the $680,000 Favrr hack and their use of Google tools to target crypto projects. According to on-chain sleuth ZachXBT, the trail began… дальше »
2025-8-14 11:09
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North Korean IT workers are using remote jobs to infiltrate crypto companies: report
North Korean IT workers are using fake identities to infiltrate crypto firms and steal millions worth of digital assets through remote job scams, cybersecurity researchers at Google Cloud and Wiz have warned. дальше »
2025-8-5 09:57
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US TikTok influencer helped North Korean operatives land jobs at 300 Companies: DOJ
An Arizona woman and TikTok influencer has received a multi-year prison sentence for helping North Korean IT workers fraudulently secure remote jobs at over 300 U.S. companies. Christina Marie Chapman, 50, was sentenced to 102 months in prison by a… дальше »
2025-7-25 12:15
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Darktrace warns of social engineering scams deploying crypto-stealing malware
Researchers at cybersecurity company Darktrace have warned that threat actors are using increasingly sophisticated social engineering tactics to infect victims with crypto-stealing malware. In its latest blog, Darktrace researchers detailed an elaborate campaign in which scammers were found to be… дальше »
2025-7-11 10:56
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US sanctions network aiding North Korean IT workers in targeting crypto companies
Continuing its crackdown on North Korea’s efforts to infiltrate U. S. companies, the Treasury Department has sanctioned two individuals and four entities for aiding malicious IT workers in infiltrating crypto firms. дальше »
2025-7-9 09:40
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North Korean hackers target macOS in latest malware campaign targeting crypto firms
North Korean cybercriminals have been targeting crypto firms using a new strain of malware that exploits Apple devices in a multi-stage attack. Researchers at cybersecurity firm Sentinel Labs have issued a warning about the campaign, which leverages social engineering and… дальше »
2025-7-3 11:35
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DOJ busts four North Korean hackers in $900K crypto theft
Four North Korean nationals have been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for stealing nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency from American and international blockchain companies. According to the indictment released on Monday, June 30, the suspects allegedly posed as… дальше »
2025-7-1 14:55
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Japan eyes G7 support to thwart North Korea’s crypto-funded weapons programme
Japan will reportedly urge G7 nations to take coordinated action against North Korea’s cryptocurrency thefts at the upcoming summit in Canada. According to local media, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is expected to raise the issue during the G7 meetings scheduled… дальше »
2025-6-12 10:52
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Crypto exchange Kraken flags North Korean infiltration attempt through fake job application
Crypto exchange Kraken has uncovered an attempted infiltration by a North Korean hacker posing as a software engineering job candidate. The incident began as a routine recruitment effort but quickly raised internal concerns due to multiple behavioral and technical anomalies.… дальше »
2025-5-3 15:33
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FBI seizes crypto scam domain tied to North Korea’s Lazarus Group
Hackers posed as tech recruiters in fake job interviews. Malware used to steal crypto wallets and credentials. Front firms traced to addresses in South Carolina and Buffalo. North Korea’s covert cyberwarfare strategy has taken a new turn, with US federal investigators uncovering an elaborate crypto-related malware campaign run by front companies posing as legitimate tech […] The post FBI seizes crypto scam domain tied to North Korea’s Lazarus Group appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »
2025-4-25 11:26
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Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith released early from prison
Ethereum developer and early contributor Virgil Griffith has been granted early release from prison after serving nearly five years for violating U.S. sanctions on North Korea. Griffith, 41, was arrested in 2019 following a controversial trip to North Korea, where… дальше »
2025-4-9 18:29
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North Korea’s latest crypto hack reveals Web3’s security weakness: pro
Oak Security’s Jan Philipp Fritsche says Web3 needs to stop ignoring basic OPSEC hygiene, especially as state-sponsored threats rise. As North Korea’s “ClickFake” campaign draws renewed attention to cyberattacks on crypto firms, security experts say Web3’s biggest vulnerability isn’t smart… дальше »
2025-4-5 22:19
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North Korean IT workers ramp up infiltration of tech and crypto firms across Europe
North Korean (DPRK) IT workers are ramping up their corporate infiltration efforts into tech and crypto firms, with a focus on Europe. Since its last report in September 2024, Google Threat Intelligence Group has observed a rise in DPRK IT… дальше »
2025-4-2 12:45
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‘We can’t defeat an enemy that we don’t know’: Researcher warns of North Korea’s changing crypto tactics
Paradigm security researcher Samczsun is raising concerns that North Korea’s cyber operations extend far beyond the notorious Lazarus Group. His warnings come as the crypto industry emerges from the recent Bybit hack, which reportedly involved a sophisticated compromise of SafeWallet… дальше »
2025-4-1 20:51
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North Korea leapfrogs Bhutan, El Salvador in Bitcoin holdings after Bybit hack
North Korea became the world’s fifth-largest sovereign Bitcoin holder after Lazarus stole over $1.4 billion from Bybit. дальше »
2025-3-18 18:03
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Lazarus Group Hack Crypto Developers, Creating Backdoors in NPM Repositories
Lazarus Group, hackers from North Korea, created a new campaign, targeting crypto developers through NPM repositories. They introduced 6 repositories, that would appeal to crypto developers, and added malware, to create backdoors, infiltrate projects, and steal credentials. дальше »
2025-3-14 03:29
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Bybit hack a ‘North Korea issue’ and not a crypto issue: pro
The recent Bybit hack is a geopolitical issue rather than a fundamental flaw in cryptocurrency security, according to Crucible Capital’s Meltem Demirors. Speaking on CNBC’s “Power Lunch,” Demirors and TrustedSec CEO David Kennedy linked the attack to North Korea’s Lazarus… дальше »
2025-2-27 23:45
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North Korean Lazarus Group Likely Behind $1.46 Billion Bybit Exchange Hack
With not all information public, Arkham Intelligence, a blockchain analysis firm, has concluded that North Korea's Lazarus group was responsible for the $1.46 billion hack on the Bybit exchange. дальше »
2025-2-24 13:31
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FBI reveals North Korea used LinkedIn to steal $305 million from Japan’s DMM Bitcoin
The FBI, Japan’s National Police Agency, and the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center have confirmed that North Korean-linked hackers orchestrated the May 2024 $305 million breach of the Japanese crypto exchange DMM Bitcoin. дальше »
2024-12-24 12:14
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Hyperliquid’s TVL drops by $1 billion amid North Korean hacking fears
Hyperliquid, a layer-1 decentralized leveraged trading platform, saw its total value locked (TVL) plummet by over $1 billion in the past week. This drop follows reports of suspicious activity tied to North Korean hackers. дальше »
2024-12-23 15:34
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North Korean hacker steal $1.3 billion in crypto this year
Crypto thefts surged to $2. 2 billion in 2024, representing a 21% rise compared to the previous year. According to a Dec. 19 report by Chainalysis, this increase is closely tied to a growing wave of hacking activity, particularly by North Korean-linked cybercriminal groups. дальше »
2024-12-20 21:17
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DPRK-linked hackers social engineered $50m Radiant Capital exploit: report
A new postmortem report from Radiant Capital claims a North Korean state-backed hacker was behind the $50 million exploit of the protocol. The attacker impersonated a “trusted former contractor” of Radiant Capital to deploy malware via a “zipped PDF” file… дальше »
2024-12-9 11:45
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Lazarus Group Unleashes Blockchain Game To Exploit Chrome And Steal Crypto
A cybersecurity firm yesterday reported that a group of notorious hackers from North Korea was able to steal $3 billion worth of cryptocurrency from users by devising a fake blockchain game. Kaspersky Lab said that the Lazarus Group took advantage of a key vulnerability in the Google Chrome browser that allowed them to drain the […] дальше »
2024-10-25 08:30
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The Protocol: Inside North Korea's Campaign to Put Crypto Developers on Payroll
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 September. дальше »
2024-10-3 20:43
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Indodax hit by $20.5M exploit, North Korea link suspected
Indonesian crypto exchange Indodax has reportedly suffered a $20. 5 million exploit, according to blockchain security firm Cyvers. The losses were spread across multiple chains, including a $1. 4 million loss in Bitcoin and a $5 million theft on the TRON and Polygon networks. дальше »
2024-9-11 13:48
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US national debt hits $35.3 trillion as Bitcoin’s relative strength alters perspectives
The US national debt has reached a staggering $35. 347 trillion as of Sept. 9, 2024, marking a significant increase of $1. 357 trillion since the beginning of the year. This surge in debt, when viewed through the lens of Bitcoin, presents an intriguing perspective on the evolving relationship between traditional fiat currency and digital assets. дальше »
2024-9-11 13:10
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North Korea ‘aggressively targeting’ crypto firms, warns FBI
The FBI has issued a warning that North Korean hackers are aggressively targeting employees in the crypto and decentralized finance sectors to steal company funds. These cybercriminals use sophisticated social engineering strategies to deceive even technically proficient individuals. According to… дальше »
2024-9-4 19:21
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North Korea’s digital infiltration: Threat of fake job applications in crypto
Suspected North Korean operatives are allegedly using fake job applications to infiltrate web3 projects, siphoning off millions and raising security concerns. In the last few years, blockchain and web3 have been at the forefront of technological innovation. However, to paraphrase… дальше »
2024-7-31 00:07
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CoinStats CEO says hackers stole $2m by attacking its AWS infrastructure
CoinStats chief executive Narek Gevorgyan shared new details behind the hacker attack, that drained $2 million worth of tokens from nearly 1,600 hosted wallets. CoinStats, a crypto portfolio manager backed by 6th Man Ventures and Hack VC, lost more than… дальше »
2024-6-26 13:34
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Bitcoin defi tool developer ALEX Lab says Lazarus Group likely behind $4m hack
The developer of Bitcoin-focused defi platform ALEX Lab says North Korean hackers are likely behind the latest $4 million attack. North Korean hacker group Lazarus Group is very likely responsible for the attack that left Bitcoin-focused defi platform ALEX Lab… дальше »
2024-6-25 14:40
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North Korean hackers target crypto firms with ‘Durian’ malware, Kaspersky confirms
North Korean hackers have deployed a new malware variant called “Durian” to attack South Korean cryptocurrency firms. According to a May 9 threat report from cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, the North Korean hacking group Kimsuky used this malware in targeted attacks… дальше »
2024-5-14 11:45
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Lazarus Group hackers launch new method for cyber attacks
North Korean hackers Lazarus Group used a fake LinkedIn profile to launch a cyber attack. дальше »
2024-4-29 16:59
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Lazarus On The Hunt: How North Korean Hackers Are Targeting Crypto Via LinkedIn
The notorious Lazarus Group, a cybercriminal organization believed to be backed by North Korea, has emerged with a new attack strategy targeting unsuspecting companies on LinkedIn, a popular professional networking platform. дальше »
2024-4-25 13:30
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North Korean hackers have stolen $3B in crypto to bankroll weapons program — UN Security Council
A UN report reveals that North Korean hackers have stolen over $3B in crypto to fund the DPRK's weapons programs. дальше »
2024-3-22 16:02
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Is Lazarus Group the biggest threat to crypto in this bull market?
Web3 security experts consider North Korea’s Lazarus Group the most prominent and sophisticated threat to the crypto industry in 2024. дальше »
2024-3-21 23:32
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UN authorities investigate nearly five dozen cyberattacks by North Korea
The investigation focuses on 58 suspected cyber incidents including high-profile crypto hacks occurring between 2017 and 2023, reportedly aimed at funding weapon development. дальше »
2024-2-12 22:42
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US Treasury sanctions crypto mixer Sinbad, alleging North Korea ties
The government department has previously imposed sanctions on crypto mixers Blender and Tornado Cash despite many in the space pushing back on actions against software tools. дальше »
2023-11-30 19:22
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Crypto Mixer Sanctioned by U.S. Treasury for North Korea Allegations, as FBI, Dutch and Finnish Police Seize Website
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. дальше »
2023-11-30 18:48
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North Korean ties suspected in Indexed Finance treasury attack
On-chain sleuth ZachXBT says an alleged North Korean cybercriminal might be behind the attack against Indexed’s treasury. A cybercriminal allegedly associated with DPRK initiated a hostile proposal on Nov. дальше »
2023-11-20 13:45
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North Korea targets blockchain engineers with new macOS malware
Hackers are now distributing a Python app posing as a crypto arbitrage bot via a direct message on a public Discord server. The infamous North Korean hack group Lazarus Group now targets macOS blockchain engineers on Discord with a novel… дальше »
2023-11-2 12:13
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U.S. officials link North Korea to the major security breach at Mixin
A U.S. official implicates North Korea in a significant cyberattack on decentralized finance platform Mixin Network, with losses under $150 million. дальше »
2023-10-6 22:03
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Lazarus Group: hackers from country with no internet threaten defi
While not much is known about the Lazarus Group, researchers have attributed numerous cyber attacks to them over the past decade, as well as ties to Russia. дальше »
2023-9-26 17:42
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CoinEx to resume crypto services after $70m Lazarus hack
CoinEx, which reportedly lost $70 million in crypto to North Korean hackers, plans to restore deposits and withdrawals for several tokens including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) on Sep. 21. The crypto exchange announced the reconstruction and deployment of a… дальше »
2023-9-20 18:09
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3 steps crypto investors can take to avoid hacks by the Lazarus Group
The Lazarus Group has mastered the art of stealing crypto investors’ assets. Here are a few tips on how investors can protect their portfolios. дальше »
2023-9-18 23:50
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US Forces Young Hacker To Forfeit $5.2 Million In Bitcoin
Last month, Ahmad Wagaafe Hared, a young hacker based in the United States, was ordered to forfeit approximately $5. 2 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC), Stellar (XLM), and a BMW sports car to the government. дальше »
2023-9-12 01:00
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North Korea Tied To Crypto Hack On Betting Platform, FBI Reveals
A well-known North Korean hacker group has once again made headlines this week, as federal authorities have revealed that they successfully stolen approximately $41 million worth of cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2023-9-10 12:51
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FBI Warns North Korean Hackers May Sell $40 Million In Bitcoin
In a recent statement, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) alerted the crypto industry about suspicious Bitcoin transactions linked to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). These activities connect directly to a theft amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars. дальше »
2023-8-23 16:00
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FBI warns crypto firms of North Korea move to cash out $40M in stolen Bitcoin
The U. S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned crypto companies that North Korea may soon attempt to cash out some of its illegally acquired Bitcoin worth more than $40 million. In an Aug. дальше »
2023-8-23 15:30
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