North Korean Hackers Steal $4.7B in Massive Crypto Heist Campaign
State-backed North Korean hacking groups have orchestrated sophisticated cyber attacks, stealing $4.7 billion in cryptocurrency assets through complex operations. The notorious Lazarus Group leads at least five distinct organizations targeting crypto platforms with increasingly advanced attack strategies.
North Korean Hackers Behind $308M DMM Bitcoin Exchange Heist, FBI Confirms
The FBI has linked North Korean hacking group 'TraderTraitor' to a massive $308 million cryptocurrency theft from Japanese exchange DMM Bitcoin. The sophisticated attack, which began with a malicious Python script targeting a partner company's employee, marks one of 2024's largest crypto heists.
North Korean Cybercrime Hits Record: $1.6B in Crypto Stolen During 2024
North Korean hackers dominated cryptocurrency theft in 2024, stealing $1.6 billion through 47 cyber attacks and accounting for 61% of global crypto theft. The stolen funds are believed to support weapons development, with hackers using sophisticated methods including fake remote work schemes.
Crypto Heists Hit Record $2.2B as North Korean Hackers Dominate Digital Asset Theft
Cryptocurrency platform hacks surged 21% to $2.2 billion in 2024, with North Korea-linked groups responsible for $1.3 billion in theft. The dramatic increase in digital asset crimes coincides with Bitcoin's rally above $100,000, raising major security concerns as institutional adoption grows.