Quantstamp Investigation Links Humanity Protocol Hack to DPRK Actors, 141M H Moved

Quantstamp links the theft of 141 million H tokens from Humanity Protocol to a phishing attack and DPRK hackers, highlighting cross-chain risks and. дальше »

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Crypto firms warned as DPRK laptop farm cases grow

U.S. courts sentenced two laptop farm operators who helped North Korean IT workers access firms, as crypto insider-risk warnings rise today. дальше »

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Ripple to share DPRK hacker intel with crypto industry after $577M in DeFi hacks

Ripple is feeding North Korea–linked threat intelligence into Crypto ISAC, hoping shared context on DPRK operatives and DeFi exploits can blunt a 2026 hack wave led by Drift and KelpDAO. Ripple said it has begun sharing internal threat intelligence on… дальше »

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Ripple News: The Firm Takes Stand Against North Korean Hacking with Threat Intelligence Push

Ripple Launches DPRK Threat Intelligence Initiative

The post Ripple News: The Firm Takes Stand Against North Korean Hacking with Threat Intelligence Push appeared first on Coinspeaker.

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Ripple begins sharing DPRK threat intel with crypto firms

Ripple has begun sharing its internal threat intelligence on North Korean hacking operations with the crypto industry, expanding how firms respond to insider-driven attacks. According to Crypto ISAC, the move follows incidents where attackers bypassed code vulnerabilities and instead infiltrated… дальше »

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North Korea Calls Cyber Threat Allegations “Absurd Slander” as DPRK Hack Losses Mount

North Korea has pushed back against allegations of state-backed cybercrime, dismissing the claims as “absurd slander. ”  The statement lands as blockchain investigators tie a growing share of major decentralized finance (DeFi) exploits to DPRK-backed actors. дальше »

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Arbitrum’s KelpDAO Freeze Backfires as US Court Blocks $71 Million Recovery

A US court order bars Arbitrum from releasing $71M frozen after KelpDAO's hack as DPRK victims press a 2015 claim. The post Arbitrum’s KelpDAO Freeze Backfires as US Court Blocks $71 Million Recovery appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Ethereum-Funded Project Exposes 100 North Korean IT Workers in Crypto

Ethereum-funded Ketman Project identified 100 suspected DPRK IT workers infiltrating 53 crypto projects using forged identities. The post Ethereum-Funded Project Exposes 100 North Korean IT Workers in Crypto appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Ethereum Foundation-funded project exposes 100 DPRK developers operating in crypto

A six-month investigation backed by the Ethereum Foundation has uncovered how North Korean operatives quietly embedded themselves inside dozens of Web3 teams under false identities. The Ethereum Foundation said Thursday that its ETH Rangers initiative funded a security-focused effort that… дальше »

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Zerion hit by AI-enabled social engineering as North Korean hackers target human layer

North Korean hackers are increasingly bypassing high-tech security barriers by weaponizing artificial intelligence to manipulate the employees behind the code. Zerion, a popular crypto wallet provider, confirmed on Wednesday that a long-term social engineering campaign linked to the DPRK successfully… дальше »

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U.S. sanctions network tied to DPRK IT jobs and crypto laundering operation

The U. S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on a network accused of helping North Korea generate illicit revenue through overseas information technology workers and cryptocurrency transactions. дальше »

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North Korea–linked hackers behind majority of 2025 crypto heists as losses top $3.4B

North Korean state-linked hacks stole at least $2. 02 billion in digital assets in 2025, a 51% year-on-year jump, according to Chainalysis. They accounted for a record 76% of service-level compromises, pushing the DPRK’s lower-bound cumulative haul to $6. дальше »

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Google flags 5 AI-powered malware families linked to DPRK crypto theft

A new GTIG report reveals that cybercriminals are increasingly using LLMs to make malware smarter, allowing it to rewrite itself in real time and target high-value assets like crypto. A new report from Google’s Threat Intelligence Group has uncovered a… дальше »

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SBI Crypto hack strips $21m as laundering trail points to DPRK actors

SBI Crypto is the latest major exchange in the crosshairs of a suspected state-sponsored attack, with sleuth ZachXBT, citing help from Cyvers, tracing a $21 million multi-coin theft to wallets linked to previous DPRK campaigns. On Oct. 1, online crypto… дальше »

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Seedify’s SFUND implodes 99%, DPRK hackers exploit bridge flaw

Seedify’s SFUND token plunged to near zero in minutes after a cross-chain bridge exploit; An investigation is currently underway. дальше »

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Circle’s ‘compliant’ USDC is the go-to for DPRK hackers: ZachXBT

On-chain investigator ZachXBT has raised concerns over USDC stablecoin issuer Circle’s compliance standards and its growing use among malicious actors. According to ZachXBT, North Korean IT workers have been using USDC (USDC) to move millions in illicit payments. The on-chain… дальше »

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ZachXBT links LiFi volume surge to DPRK laundering post-Bybit hack

Much of LiFi Protocol's gains came from North Korean laundering operations, says ZachXBT. дальше »

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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 »

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Japan, South Korea, and the US issue joint warning over North Korea-related crypto thefts

Japan, South Korea, and the US warned the global crypto industry about threats posed by hacks attributed to North Korean actors in a joint statement published on Jan. 14. According to the statement, groups allegedly tied to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) are targeting exchanges, crypto custodians, and individual users. дальше »

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South Korea sanctions DPRK hackers behind crypto attacks

South Korea has imposed new sanctions on North Korean hackers responsible for stealing over $1 billion in crypto, with the illicit funds fueling the regime’s weapons programs. The South Korean government has announced sanctions on the 313 Bureau, a North… дальше »

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Hyperliquid Labs debunks DPRK links, but experts are unsure

Hyperliquid Labs, the team behind HYPE’s $28 billion FDV token, refuted claims that North Korean hackers had infiltrated its layer-1 protocol. дальше »

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Hyperliquid Labs addresses reports of North Korean-linked activity on its protocol

Hyperliquid Labs denies DPRK wallet exploit allegations and reassures users of fund safety as HYPE token rebounds after a 25% drop. The post Hyperliquid Labs addresses reports of North Korean-linked activity on its protocol appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Cosmos Hub’s Liquid Staking Module under scrutiny following DPRK ties

Concerns over the security of Cosmos Hub’s Liquid Staking Module have intensified following revelations that North Korean agents allegedly played a key role in its development. Blockchain development firm All in Bits has issued a stark warning to the Cosmos… дальше »

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The DPRK's Deep Roots in Crypto

Last week, CoinDesk's Sam Kessler reported that developers and IT workers employed by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea – i.e. North Korea – had managed to get themselves hired by a number of crypto projects, giving them two different ways of raising funds for the national regime. дальше »

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FBI warns of North Korean ’social engineering’ schemes to steal crypto

DPRK scammers have been employing fake offers of employment and investment opportunities to trick crypto users into downloading malware. дальше »

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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 »

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US Secretary of State Tweets, Deletes Claim That Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash Is North Korea-Sponsored

U. S Secretary of State Antony Blinken raised eyebrows Monday when he tweeted that the U. S. Treasury Department had "sanctioned virtual currency mixer Tornado Cash, which is a U. S. -sanctioned, DPRK state-sponsored hacking group, used by the DPRK to launder money. дальше »

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US Justice Department seized $500K in fiat and crypto from hackers connected to DPRK government

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said authorities relied on victims to report attacks "as soon as those crimes occur" to help recover funds. дальше »

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Binance изъяла у хакеров криптоактивы на $5,8 млн, связанные со взломом Ronin

Биткоин-биржа Binance вернула часть украденных хакерами активов Axie Infinity на сумму $5,8 млн, сообщил CEO компании Чанпэн Чжао. The DPRK hacking group started to move their Axie Infinity stolen funds today. дальше »

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North Korean hackers walk away with nearly $400 million in crypto

Over the years, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)  has topped the chart in the list of cyberattacks. However, the most unique aspect of North Korean hacking is its focus on targetingThe post North Korean hackers walk away with nearly $400 million in crypto appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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UN Report Points to North Korea Behind the $281 Million Theft from Crypto Exchange Kucoin

Approximately $316.4 million virtual assets have been stolen by the DPRK from 2019 to November 2020. The post UN Report Points to North Korea Behind the 1 Million Theft from Crypto Exchange Kucoin first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »

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North Korean crypto hacking: Separating fact from fiction

"The small IP space/access to the internet in the DPRK, as well as its less connected nature to global/online systems, arguably offers it an asymmetric advantage in relation to cyber operations." дальше »

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DPRK Insider: Kim Jong-Un in Good Health, Crypto Will Help Fight Imperialism

A special delegate of the North Korean government has told Cointelegraph that Kim Jong-un is in good health and that Bitcoin will help the regime fight imperialism

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The UN considers visiting a crypto conference in North Korea a violation of sanctions

In a report that is supposedly being prepared for a report to the UN Security Council, experts note that any assistance by the DPRK in organizing a cryptocurrency conference indirectly helps North Korea to advance its weapons programs. дальше »

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North Korea Using Bitcoin And Monero To Fund Nuclear Program

Ever heard of the term crypto laundering? North Korea (DPRK) is trading, laundering and mining cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) and possibly Monero (XMR) in order to evade U. S. sanctions, intelligence experts tell Asia Times. дальше »

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How North Korea Could Be Mixing Bitcoin To Get Hold Of USD

According to Cryptoglobe, two US based finance experts, Lourdes C. Miranda and Ross Delston have told Asia Times that they believe North Korea (DPRK) could be mixing cryptocurrencies in order to get hold of US Dollars, in a move designed to totally undermine US economic sanctions. дальше »

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North Korea Planning to Hold Country’s First Cryptocurrency Conference

New reports from the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea (DPRK) reveal that the hermit communist state is planning to host the country’s first blockchain and cryptocurrency conference. дальше »

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