Google says North Korea hackers are using “EtherHiding” to embed malware on blockchains, the first time it has seen a nation-state threat actor using the method
North Korean hackers have adopted the ‘EtherHiding’ technique that leverages smart contracts to host and deliver malware …
Research and 25 experts, victims, and execs: North Korean hackers are saturating the crypto industry with credible-sounding job offers in a bid to steal crypto
North Korean hackers are saturating the cryptocurrency industry with credible-sounding job offers as part of their campaign …
Internal documents and sources detail how Cambodia's Huione Group supercharged the growth of Asia's cyberscam industry into a multi-billion dollar behemoth
The US Treasury says this Cambodian conglomerate has laundered at least $4 billion for clients including North Korean hackers and transnational crime groups.
Chainalysis: North Korean hackers stole $6B+ in crypto over the past decade and accounted for 60%+ of theft losses in 2024; the regime commands 8,000 hackers
Wall Street Journal :
US and Japanese law enforcement say North Korean hackers were responsible for stealing 4,502.9 BTC, worth $308M, from Japanese crypto exchange DMM in May 2024
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Hashed: Hyperliquid, the top DeFi derivatives exchange by volume, had $112M+ of USDC outflows on December 23, over concerns of trading by North Korean hackers
- Hyperliquid is the largest DeFi derivatives exchange by volume — Security expert says Hyperliquid faces threat from North Korea
US and Japanese law enforcement say North Korean hackers were responsible for stealing 4,502.9 bitcoin, worth $308M, from Japanese exchange DMM in May 2024
The $308 million hack of Japanese crypto exchange DMM in May was the work of North Korean hackers, the U.S. and Japanese law enforcement agencies said Monday.
The US is focusing on blocking North Korea's ability to launder its crypto stolen via cyberattacks, which the US thinks funds North Korea's weapons programs
The Biden administration is doing more to counter North Korean hackers amid concerns their cryptocurrency heists are powering the country's weapons programs. Mastodon: @Free_Press@mstdn.social and @ca...
Researchers: North Korean hackers placed backdoors at Russian rocket design bureau NPO Mashinostroyeniya for at least five months in 2022 to see emails and more
An elite group of North Korean hackers secretly breached computer networks at a major Russian missile developer for at least five months …
Elliptic: North Korean hackers stole $2.3B in crypto from businesses from 2017 to 2022, including $721M from Japan, $497M from the US, and $281M from Hong Kong
Study finds Japan's $721m loss accounts for 30% of global total since 2017 — According to the Japan External Trade Organization …