Sanctions, Russia and ‘crypto crime’
After Russia invades Ukraine, sanctions are back on the agenda, and when it comes to getting around them, misuse of digital assets appears to be essential.
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Elite North Korean hacking group exploits ‘crypto’ services to launder stolen currencies, strategic surveillance
While APT43 works independently from the government, the hacking group performs in line with the North Korean regime's ambition—to bolster nuclear power and circumnavigate sanctions.
UK’s Christopher Emms denies arrest in Russia over alleged involvement with North Korea
The British national stresses there is no truth to the allegations the U.S. throws, pointing out that information gathered by a nongovernmental organization backs his innocence.
South Korea new sanctions target North Korea’s digital asset hackers
Apart from the four individuals sanctioned by South Korea for plotting and initiating cyberattacks, seven institutions were also penalized for backing North Korea's missile development.
North Korea sets new record in 2022 with $630M stolen in digital assets, UN says
North Korea relies on hacker groups affiliated with its intelligence agency, including the infamous Lazarus Group, Reuters reported quoting a report by the United Nations.
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.
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.
North Korea behind over half of digital asset thefts in South Korea: report
South Korea reports an average of 1.18 million cyberattacks daily from international gangs, with 55% found to be organized by North Korean hackers, according to the National Intelligence Service.
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.
OFAC: Tornado Cash linked to North Korean nukes
Months after being put on the SDN list, OFAC announced that Tornado Cash is linked to North Korea's nuke program in an effort to stomp Pyongyang's illegal weapons advancements.
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.