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.
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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.
North Korea blasted over cybercrimes in new report
US government agencies publish a report on how far the country will go to steal digital currencies, commit theft.
US charges 2 North Koreans for over $100M laundered via crypto
The two North Koreans helped launder money stolen from crypto exchanges, and used other crypto exchanges to do it.
Rogue regimes embracing crypto to evade sanctions
Unfortunately, not all foreign states are using cryptocurrencies for reputable purposes.
North Korea steps up Monero mining activities: report
North Korea is reportedly gearing up its cryptocurrency mining efforts, as the activity becomes ever more central to its revenue model.
Ethereum dev claims innocence in North Korea sanctions case
Virgil Griffith visited North Korea last year to discuss cryptocurrency in violation of international sanctions.
Attending North Korea crypto conference may breach UN sanctions: experts
The February conference has been flagged in a confidential report, in which experts warn developers not to attend the event.
North Korean hackers now stealing cryptocurrency on Telegram
Lazarus has updated its method of attack to evade detection, according to Kaspersky security researchers.
NY court formally indicts Virgil Griffith in North Korea case
A New York court has finally formally indicted Ethereum researcher Virgil Griffith with conspiracy to violate the IEEPA with his North Korean connections
Virgil Griffith released on $1M bail amid North Korea charges
The Ethereum programmer has been released on bail on appeal, amid charges of conspiring with North Korea to develop its understanding of cryptocurrency.
North Korea firm cranks up crypto social media monitoring: report
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