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Norwegian Authorities Seize Crypto Worth $6M From Axie Infinity Heist With FBI’s Help

DIGIT — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 08:04:56 +0000

Norwegian authorities, in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), have allegedly seized about $6 million that was stolen in last year’s Axie Infinity heist. “It is the biggest crypto seizure Norwegian police have ever made,” said Norway’s Økokrim. Norway and FBI Recoup Some Stolen Funds From […]

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Seoul Sanctions North Korea Over Crypto Theft

DIGIT — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 11:00:25 +0000

South Korea has imposed sanctions on the North in relation to a number of cyberattacks often resulting in the theft of cryptocurrency. The authorities in Seoul say the regime in Pyongyang is using the digital assets to fund its nuclear and missile development projects. South Korea Hits North Korean Hackers With First Cybercrime Sanctions The […]

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North Korean Lazarus Group Linked to New Cryptocurrency Hacking Scheme

DIGIT — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 14:30:21 +0000

The Lazarus group, a North Korean hacking organization previously linked to criminal activity, has been connected to a new attack scheme to breach systems and steal cryptocurrency from third parties. The campaign, which uses a modified version of an already existing malware product called Applejeus, uses a crypto site and even documents to gain access […]

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FBI and CSIA issue alert over North Korean cyberattacks on crypto targets

DIGIT — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 01:25:23 +0000

The cybersecurity agency believes that the threat from North Korean hackers will not go away unless crypto firms take necessary but simple steps to ensure their security.

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North Korea Reportedly Using Altcoins to Convert $1.5B in Stolen Funds to Cash

DIGIT — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 10:06:00 +0000

North Korean hackers are reportedly using untraceable altcoins to convert stolen cryptocurrencies into cash.

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