North Korean hackers target Axie Infinity game players in $US620m crypto heist, FBI says
2 years, 11 months ago

North Korean hackers target Axie Infinity game players in $US620m crypto heist, FBI says

ABC  

North Korean-tied hackers were responsible for a $US620 million cryptocurrency heist last month that targeted players of the popular Axie Infinity game, US authorities said Thursday. Key points: The $US620 million hack in March was the biggest to hit the crypto world The FBI says its investigation points to hackers associated with North Korea Hackers exploited weaknesses stemming from a fix in place to improve crypto functions in Axie Infinity The hack was one of the biggest to hit the crypto world, raising questions about security in an industry that only recently burst into the mainstream. John Bambenek, a threat analyst with digital security firm Netenrich, said North Korea is "unique" in employing groups dedicated to cryptocurrency theft. North Korean hackers stole around $US400 million-worth of cryptocurrency through cyber attacks on digital currency outlets last year, blockchain data platform Chainalysis said in January.

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How North Korea pulled off the biggest heist in history
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

How North Korea pulled off the biggest heist in history

The Independent  

Just after 2pm last Friday, a notorious group of hackers – responsible for some of the worst cybercrimes of the 21st century – pulled off what may well be their magnum opus. open image in gallery The Lazarus Group, operating out of North Korea, is believed to be behind the theft of $1.46 billion of cryptocurrency from the leading exchange …

North Korea behind $1.5 billion crypto theft, FBI says
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

North Korea behind $1.5 billion crypto theft, FBI says

Raw Story  

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday accused North Korea of being behind the theft of $1.5 billion worth of digital assets last week, the largest crypto heist in history. was responsible for the theft of approximately $1.5 billion USD in virtual assets from cryptocurrency exchange, Bybit," the FBI said in a public service announcement. Lazarus Group gained notoriety …

Largest crypto heist in history: Who ‘stole’ $1.5 bn worth of digital assets? FBI names North Korea
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Largest crypto heist in history: Who ‘stole’ $1.5 bn worth of digital assets? FBI names North Korea

Firstpost  

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has accused North Korea of orchestrating the theft of $1.5 billion in digital assets last week, marking the largest cryptocurrency heist ever recorded. File image/ Reuters The US Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday accused North Korea of being behind the theft of $1.5 billion worth of digital assets last week, the largest crypto …

FBI accuses North Korean-backed hackers of stealing $1.5 billion in crypto from Dubai-based firm
3 weeks, 3 days ago

FBI accuses North Korean-backed hackers of stealing $1.5 billion in crypto from Dubai-based firm

Associated Press  

ROME — The FBI has accused North Korean-linked hackers of conducting one of the largest thefts of cryptocurrency publicly known, seizing some $1.5 billion worth of ethereum from a Dubai-based firm. FBI issues warning linking Pyongyang to theft In an online public service announcement late Wednesday, the FBI said it believed the North Korean-backed hackers were “responsible for the theft.” …

North Korea behind $1.5 billion crypto theft, FBI says
3 weeks, 3 days ago

North Korea behind $1.5 billion crypto theft, FBI says

The Hindu  

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday accused North Korea of being behind the theft of $1.5 billion worth of digital assets last week, the largest crypto heist in history. “ was responsible for the theft of approximately $1.5 billion in virtual assets from cryptocurrency exchange, Bybit,” the FBI said in a public service announcement. Lazarus Group gained notoriety …

North Korea behind $1.5 billion crypto theft: FBI
3 weeks, 3 days ago

North Korea behind $1.5 billion crypto theft: FBI

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: The US Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday accused North Korea of being behind the theft of $1.5 billion worth of digital assets last week, the largest crypto heist in history. " was responsible for the theft of approximately $1.5 billion USD in virtual assets from cryptocurrency exchange, Bybit," the FBI said in a public service announcement. It said …

'North Korean hackers' carry out 'the largest theft of all time' in $1.5 BILLION crypto heist
3 weeks, 4 days ago

'North Korean hackers' carry out 'the largest theft of all time' in $1.5 BILLION crypto heist

Daily Mail  

Hackers believed to be from North Korea have stolen around $1.5 billion worth of cryptocurrencies in what has been called the biggest crypto heist of all time. Blockchain research firm Elliptic said the hack was more than double the last-biggest crypto heist and 'is almost certainly the single largest known theft of any kind in all time.' The Lazarus Group, …

North Korean hackers steal record $1.5 billion in single crypto hack, security firm says
3 weeks, 6 days ago

North Korean hackers steal record $1.5 billion in single crypto hack, security firm says

CNN  

CNN — North Korean hackers have stolen $1.5 billion in cryptocurrency in a single heist, making it the largest crypto hack on record, security experts told CNN. And over the weekend, the hackers were already laundering about $160 million of the stolen loot through a series of accounts connected to North Korean operatives, according to crypto-tracing firm TRM Labs. North …

Cryptocurrency exchange says it was victim of $1.5 billion hack
1 month ago

Cryptocurrency exchange says it was victim of $1.5 billion hack

Associated Press  

A major cryptocurrency exchange says it was the victim of a sophisticated hack that stole about $1.5 billion worth of digital currency, marking one of the biggest online thefts of all time. Bybit said Friday that a routine transfer of Ethereum, one of the most popular cryptocurrencies, between digital wallets was “manipulated” by an attacker who transferred the crypto to …

The hacker state: How North Korea weaponised internet
2 months ago

The hacker state: How North Korea weaponised internet

India Today  

In 2024, India was stunned when WazirX, one of India's leading cryptocurrency exchanges, fell victim to a devastating cyberattack in which hackers stole over USD 230 million worth of cryptocurrency. These cyber operatives are often referred to as state- HOW NORTH KOREA CYBER PROGRAM WORKS North Korea's hacking groups are no ordinary cybercriminals. According to Mandiant, an American Cybersecurity firm, …

North Korean hackers account for over 60% of all global cryptocurrency stolen in 2024
3 months ago

North Korean hackers account for over 60% of all global cryptocurrency stolen in 2024

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy North Korean hackers have stolen …

How North Korean hackers stole billions in crypto while posing as VCs, IT workers
3 months, 3 weeks ago

How North Korean hackers stole billions in crypto while posing as VCs, IT workers

Firstpost  

North Korean hacking groups use sophisticated methods to infiltrate targets. One group, dubbed “Sapphire Sleet” by Microsoft, impersonates venture capitalists and recruiters North Korea’s hackers operate under minimal risk due to existing sanctions, which limit the country’s exposure to further penalties. Image Credit: Reuters A new wave of cybercrime linked to North Korea has emerged, with hackers posing as venture …

North Korea hackers behind 2019 $42 mln Ethereum heist, South Korea police say
4 months ago

North Korea hackers behind 2019 $42 mln Ethereum heist, South Korea police say

Hindustan Times  

SEOUL, - South Korean police said on Thursday an investigation confirmed that hackers linked to North Korea's military intelligence agency were responsible for an Ethereum cryptocurrency heist in 2019, worth 58 billion won at the time. North Korea hackers behind 2019 $42 mln Ethereum heist, South Korea police say More than half of the stolen assets were laundered through three …

North Korean hacking group Labyrinth Chollima breached US IT firm JumpCloud to steal cryptocurrency
1 year, 8 months ago

North Korean hacking group Labyrinth Chollima breached US IT firm JumpCloud to steal cryptocurrency

Live Mint  

A hacking group Labyrinth Chollima, backed by North Korean government, penetrated IT management company JumpCloud in the US and used it as a springboard to target cryptocurrency companies, the IT firm said on Thursday. The hack on JumpCloud – whose products are used to help network administrators manage devices and servers – first surfaced publicly earlier this month when the …

North Korea behind $100m crypto theft, FBI says
2 years, 1 month ago

North Korea behind $100m crypto theft, FBI says

Al Jazeera  

California-based Harmony said in June it had been the target of a cyberattack that stole $100m worth of digital assets. North Korean hackers were behind the theft of $100m worth of digital assets from a US crypto firm last year, according to United States law enforcement. North Korean cyber actors earlier this month used privacy protocol Railgun to launder more …

The Implications of FTX’s Collapse for North Korea
2 years, 2 months ago

The Implications of FTX’s Collapse for North Korea

The Diplomat  

In November 2022, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, FTX, collapsed. While the sudden implosion of FTX sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency industry, its demise also has implications for North Korea’s ability to continue to exploit weaknesses in the virtual asset ecosystem. The U.N. Panel of Experts has noted that funds acquired from stolen cryptocurrency “remain an important revenue …

Seoul: North Korean hackers stole $1.2B in virtual assets
2 years, 3 months ago

Seoul: North Korean hackers stole $1.2B in virtual assets

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean hackers have stolen an estimated 1.5 trillion won in cryptocurrency and other virtual assets in the past five years, more than half of it this year alone, South Korea’s spy agency said Thursday. South Korea’s main spy agency, the National Intelligence Service, said North Korea’s capacity to steal digital assets is considered among the …

North Korean hackers used Itaewon tragedy for malware: Google
2 years, 3 months ago

North Korean hackers used Itaewon tragedy for malware: Google

Al Jazeera  

Google’s anti-hacking unit says state-backed hackers exploited the Halloween disaster to target internet users with malware. North Korean hackers exploited South Korea’s deadly Halloween crowd crush to target internet users with malware, according to a report by Google’s anti-hacking unit. The state-backed hackers planted malicious software in Microsoft Office documents disguised to look like a South Korean government report on …

Here’s how North Korean operatives are trying to infiltrate US crypto firms
2 years, 8 months ago

Here’s how North Korean operatives are trying to infiltrate US crypto firms

CNN  

Washington CNN — Devin, the founder of a cryptocurrency startup based in San Francisco, woke up one day in February to the most bizarre phone call of his life. “He was a good contributor,” Devin lamented, puzzled by the man who had claimed to be Chinese and passed multiple rounds of interviews to get hired.. Devin’s encounter is just one …

North Korea may be behind new $100 million crypto hack, experts say
2 years, 8 months ago

North Korea may be behind new $100 million crypto hack, experts say

The Hindu  

North Korean hackers are most likely behind an attack last week that stole as much as $100 million in cryptocurrency from a U.S. company, three digital investigative firms have concluded. “Preliminarily this looks like a North Korean hack based on transaction behaviour,” said Nick Carlsen, a former FBI analyst who now investigates North Korea’s cryptocurrency heists for TRM Labs, a …

Security News This Week: North Korea’s Lazarus Group Was Behind $540 Million Ronin Theft
2 years, 11 months ago

Security News This Week: North Korea’s Lazarus Group Was Behind $540 Million Ronin Theft

Wired  

Early this week, the Ukrainian Computer Emergency Response Team and Slovakian cybersecurity firm ESET warned that Russia's notorious GRU Sandworm hackers had targeted high-voltage electrical substations in Ukraine using a variation of their blackout-inducing Industroyer malware, also known as Crash Override. Days later, the US Department of Energy, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the NSA, and the FBI jointly …

Hackers steal over $600 million in one of the biggest cryptocurrency heists
2 years, 11 months ago

Hackers steal over $600 million in one of the biggest cryptocurrency heists

Firstpost  

The haul was valued at $545 million when it was stolen on 23 March, but was worth about $615 million based on prices Tuesday, making it one of largest thefts ever in the crypto world. San Francisco: Hackers stole cryptocurrency worth over $600 million from a digital ledger used by players of the popular online game Axie Infinity, in a …

Hackers stole nearly $600 million from NFT game in one of biggest crypto heists
2 years, 11 months ago

Hackers stole nearly $600 million from NFT game in one of biggest crypto heists

India Today  

In what could be one of the biggest crypto heists, hackers stole $625 million worth of cryptocurrency from the blockchain called Ronin, which powers the NFT-based game Axie Infinity. Sky Mavis, the operator of the blockchain-based game Axie Infinity, revealed the breach, saying it had frozen the Ronin bridge that allows the exchange of funds from the company’s blockchain. According …

North Korean hackers stole $550m worth of cryptocurrency in 2021, report says
3 years, 2 months ago

North Korean hackers stole $550m worth of cryptocurrency in 2021, report says

ABC  

North Korea launched at least seven attacks on cryptocurrency platforms in 2021, extracting nearly $US400 million worth of digital assets, one of its most successful years on record, blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis says in a new report. Key points: Chainalysis did not identify all the targets of the hacks North Korea has not responded to the report yet The United …

North Korean hackers stole $400 million in cryptocurrency in 2021
3 years, 2 months ago

North Korean hackers stole $400 million in cryptocurrency in 2021

The Hindu  

North Korea launched at least seven attacks on cryptocurrency platforms that extracted nearly $400 million worth of digital assets last year, one of its most successful years on record, blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis said in a new report. Last year, the United States charged three North Korean computer programmers working for the country's intelligence service with a massive, years-long hacking …

North Korea stole $400 million of crypto in 2021: Report
3 years, 2 months ago

North Korea stole $400 million of crypto in 2021: Report

Live Mint  

North Korea’s hacker army launched at least seven attacks on cryptocurrency platforms in 2021 that menaced global players and netted the reclusive state almost $400 million worth of digital assets, a report said. The U.S. and the United Nations Security Council have said the country’s cyber crimes help finance North Korea’s nuclear arms program and prop up an economy hobbled …

North Korean hackers stole $400m in crypto last year: report
3 years, 2 months ago

North Korean hackers stole $400m in crypto last year: report

Al Jazeera  

Analysis firm says North Korean-linked hacks jumped from four in 2020 to seven in 2021. North Korea launched at least seven attacks on cryptocurrency platforms that extracted nearly $400m worth of digital assets last year, one of its most successful years on record, blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis said in a new report. “From 2020 to 2021, the number of North …

North Korean Hackers Stole Nearly $400 Million in Crypto Last Year
3 years, 2 months ago

North Korean Hackers Stole Nearly $400 Million in Crypto Last Year

Wired  

The past year saw a breathtaking rise in the value of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, with Bitcoin gaining 60 percent in value in 2021 and Ethereum spiking 80 percent. North Korean hackers stole a total of $395 million worth of crypto coins last year across seven intrusions into cryptocurrency exchanges and investment firms, according to blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis. …

US charges three North Koreans for major hacks and cyber-thefts
4 years, 1 month ago

US charges three North Koreans for major hacks and cyber-thefts

Al Jazeera  

The United States Justice Department has charged three computer programmers working for the North Korean military with using cross-border cyberattacks to raise money for North Korea and its leader Kim Jong Un. “The scope of the criminal conduct by the North Korean hackers was extensive and long-running, and the range of crimes they have committed is staggering,” said acting US …

North Korean military hackers indicted in cyber plot to rob banks, attack companies
4 years, 1 month ago

North Korean military hackers indicted in cyber plot to rob banks, attack companies

LA Times  

Three North Korean computer programmers have been charged in Los Angeles with conspiring to steal and extort more than $1 billion in a sweeping array of cyberattacks against banks, other companies and cryptocurrency traders around the world, federal authorities announced Wednesday. The hackers were working for a North Korean military agency, the Reconnaissance General Bureau, and pursuing strategic and financial …

How an Elaborate North Korean Crypto Heist Fell Apart
5 years ago

How an Elaborate North Korean Crypto Heist Fell Apart

Wired  

At the end of 2018, North Korea carried out a heist. The scheme used North Korean infrastructure to purchase 8,823 Apple iTunes gift cards for $1,448,694, created false identities, and built a sophisticated network of transactions. The crypto exchange hack is one of four that have been blamed on North Korean actors, most recently by the United Nations. According to …

How North Korean Hackers Rob Banks Around the World
5 years ago

How North Korean Hackers Rob Banks Around the World

Wired  

The bills are called supernotes. Many observers tie the fake bills to North Korea, and some even hold former leader Kim Jong-Il personally responsible, citing a supposed order he gave in the 1970s, early in his rise to power. At its peak, the counterfeiting effort apparently yielded at least $15 million per year for the North Korean government, according to …

North Korean hackers hijack computers to mine cryptocurrencies
7 years, 2 months ago

North Korean hackers hijack computers to mine cryptocurrencies

Live Mint  

Seoul: North Korean hackers are hijacking computers to mine cryptocurrencies as the regime in Pyongyang widens its hunt for cash under tougher international sanctions. A hacking unit called Andariel seized a server at a South Korean company in the summer of 2017 and used it to mine about 70 Monero coins — worth about $25,000 as of 29 December — …

North Korean hackers behind attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges: report
7 years, 3 months ago

North Korean hackers behind attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges: report

Live Mint  

Seoul: South Korea’s spy agency said North Korean hackers were behind attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges this year in which some 7.6 billion won worth of cryptocurrencies were stolen, a newspaper reported on Saturday. The cyber attacks attributed to North Korean hackers also included the leaking of personal information from 36,000 accounts from the world’s busiest cryptocurrency exchange Bitthumb in June, …

North Korean hack of US war plans shows off cyber skills
7 years, 5 months ago

North Korean hack of US war plans shows off cyber skills

Live Mint  

Seoul/Hong Kong: The techno soldiers of Kim Jong Un are growing more aggressive in defending North Korea’s supreme leader against threats from Donald Trump and South Korea. add_main_imageThe country’s hackers stole military plans developed by the US and South Korea last year that included a highly classified “decapitation strike” against the North Korean leader, according to a South Korean lawmaker. …

North Korean hackers target Bitcoin to bypass US and China sanctions, claim researchers
7 years, 6 months ago

North Korean hackers target Bitcoin to bypass US and China sanctions, claim researchers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy North Korean hackers are increasingly …

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