FBI links Lazarus Group to Harmony’s $100M bridge attack
The FBI investigated the attacks for over six months with help from the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team, the U.S. Attorney’s Offices of California, and the District of Columbia.
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North Korean hackers targeting Japanese financial firms with new malware
Working similarly with other hacking gangs, BlueNoroff uses fake websites and mimics popular VC firms and financial institutions to scam victims in Europe and the Far East, particularly in Japan.
North Korean hackers deploy nearly 500 phishing domains to steal millions worth of NFTs: report
An investigation by cybersecurity firm Slowmist revealed that the North Korean hackers are working with bad actors from Eastern Europe to steal NFTs using decoy websites.
Microsoft uncovers new threat to digital asset funds from Lazarus Group
The latest threat saw the North Korean-linked hackers target digital asset investment companies on Telegram by joining investment groups on the chat platforms, according to Microsoft.
Japan pins years of cyberattacks on North Korea’s Lazarus Group
Law enforcement authorities in Japan have published a public attribution statement claiming Lazarus has been mainly using phishing tactics to target digital asset business in Japan.
OFAC lays bare the myth of decentralization
OFAC said that The Lazarus Group used Tornado Cash to launder and steal digital currencies. The Treasury Department would also continue to pursue mixers laundering "virtual currency for criminals."
Elliptic’s probe links $100M Horizon bridge exploit to North Korean hackers
According to Elliptic, the methods used by the hackers in carrying out the hack and laundering the funds are reminiscent of other incidents that have been linked to the Lazarus Group.
The CoinGeek Pulse Episode 85: $600M Ronin heist linked to North Korea, BSV Blockchain launches online study platform in China, and new companies delve into NFTs
BSV Blockchain launched an online platform in China called the "CSDN Blockchain Engineer Qualification program," which aims to help bitcoin beginners learn how to store data in a Bitcoin network.
US Treasury: North Korean hackers are linked to the Ronin Bridge exploit
The U.S. Treasury connected the theft to the North Korean hacker group Lazarus Group it also added the related Ethereum address to its sanctions list.
North Korean hackers stole $400M from digital currency platforms: Chainalysis
The hackers launched at least seven attacks targeting exchanges and investment firms and laundered the money through an intricate web of DEXes and mixers.
North Korea carries out cyber warfare via ‘army of crypto hackers’: US Army
The team of hackers is reportedly controlled by Bureau 121, the division with responsibility for cyber warfare in the rogue state.
Chainalysis new initiative sheds more light into digital currency crime analyses
The new Crypto Intelligence Briefs is designed to cast light on the mechanisms used for illegal transactions in digital currency.