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The regime in North Korea has managed to steal more cryptocurrency last year than in previous years, according to a draft U.N. report. Despite the difference between quoted estimates, the authors conclude that 2022 was a record-breaking year for crypto theft, to be blamed on the hermit state. Cybercrime Groups Linked to North Korea Get … Read more
A report submitted to the United Nations found North Korean cyber attacks have become vastly more sophisticated and raked in more crypto than ever before. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
DeFi marks a perfect entry into 2023 with a bullish January and TVL nearing $50 billion. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Three main addresses carried out transactions worth $27.18 million to six crypto exchanges. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
On Jan. 15, 2023, onchain researchers discovered that funds stolen during the Harmony bridge attack had been moved. The suspected thieves, who are allegedly associated with the North Korean hacking syndicate Lazarus Group, moved 41,000 ethereum, worth $63.2 million at current exchange rates. Onchain Researchers Track Stolen Ethereum From Harmony Bridge Attack and Help Major … Read more
State-sponsored Lazarus Group and associated hackers have had a busy year, and 2023 may see even more activity, the cybersecurity lab warned. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Intelligence officials that out of $620 million in crypto stolen by North Korean hackers this year, none were related to South Korea. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Andrew Fierman highlighted the nuances of sanctions depending on who is involved, what is at stake and where they’re coming from. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
The redesignation of the crypto mixer essentially replaces the U.S. Treasury’s actions from August, establishing sanctions for its role in “enabling malicious cyber activities.” Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
According to the National Police Agency (NPA) in Japan, North Korean hackers from the crime syndicate Lazarus Group have been targeting crypto companies in the country. Local reports detail that it’s the fifth time the NPA has tied “public attribution” to the organization of North Korean cyber criminals. Japan’s Law Enforcement and Financial Regulator Warn … Read more
