FBI seizes crypto scam domain tied to North Korea’s Lazarus Group
Hackers posed as tech recruiters in fake job interviews. Malware used to steal crypto wallets and credentials. Front firms traced to addresses in South Carolina and Buffalo. North Korea’s covert cyberwarfare strategy has taken a new turn, with US federal investigators uncovering an elaborate crypto-related malware campaign run by front companies posing as legitimate tech […]
Wemix CEO: delayed $6.2M hack announcement was to prevent “market panic”
The Wemix Foundation suffered a $6.2 million hack on February 28, but only alerted its investors on March 4 The hacker managed to steal 8.65 million WEMIX coins Wemix Foundation’s CEO doesn’t believe the hack is the result of Lazarus Kim Seok-hwan, Wemix Foundation’s CEO, said there was “no attempt” to conceal a $6.2 million […]
Norwegian Authorities Seize Crypto Worth $6M From Axie Infinity Heist With FBI’s Help
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 […]
Seoul Sanctions North Korea Over Crypto Theft
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 […]
North Korean Lazarus Group Linked to New Cryptocurrency Hacking Scheme
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 […]