
North Korea hacker group Lazarus turns to ransomware: report
The group is known for WannaCry, a ransomware that has infected over 300,000 Windows computers worldwide, demanding payment in BTC.
The group is known for WannaCry, a ransomware that has infected over 300,000 Windows computers worldwide, demanding payment in BTC.
The new Crypto Intelligence Briefs is designed to cast light on the mechanisms used for illegal transactions in digital currency.
US government agencies publish a report on how far the country will go to steal digital currencies, commit theft.
The two North Koreans helped launder money stolen from crypto exchanges, and used other crypto exchanges to do it.
Unfortunately, not all foreign states are using cryptocurrencies for reputable purposes.
North Korea is reportedly gearing up its cryptocurrency mining efforts, as the activity becomes ever more central to its revenue model.
Virgil Griffith visited North Korea last year to discuss cryptocurrency in violation of international sanctions.
The February conference has been flagged in a confidential report, in which experts warn developers not to attend the event.
Lazarus has updated its method of attack to evade detection, according to Kaspersky security researchers.
A New York court has finally formally indicted Ethereum researcher Virgil Griffith with conspiracy to violate the IEEPA with his North Korean connections
The Ethereum programmer has been released on bail on appeal, amid charges of conspiring with North Korea to develop its understanding of cryptocurrency.
A new report revealed that Marine Chain, an alleged North Korean crypto scam with links to the state, has been increasingly monitoring crypto activities on social media