| Time | Details |
|---|---|
| 2024-07-27 14:25 |
Lazarus Group Ties Evident in Poloniex and DMM Bitcoin Hacks
According to ZachXBT, the remaining dust from the Poloniex November 2023 hack and DMM Bitcoin May 2024 hack was consolidated into the same address earlier today, further indicating ties to the Lazarus Group. The dust collector address is 0x7b3d256cfd474d8737097faef74ba16d9eed6b3a. (Source) |
| 2024-09-06 17:48 |
Lazarus Group's Overlapping Laundering Activities in Three Hacks
According to ZachXBT, there is evidence of overlapping laundering activities in three separate hacks attributed to the Lazarus Group. This suggests a pattern in their operations and may indicate coordinated efforts in laundering stolen funds. (Source) |
| 2024-09-14 13:39 |
Lack of Incident Response Team Criticized by ZachXBT
According to ZachXBT, despite having over 1000 employees, certain organizations like MetaMask and Symbiotic BNB lack an incident response team capable of blocking activities following DeFi or Lazarus Group hacks. This absence raises concerns about the protection of the ecosystem from such exploits. (Source) |
| 2024-09-14 09:05 |
Stablecoin Issuers Blacklist Addresses Linked to Lazarus Group
According to @zachxbt, four stablecoin issuers—Paxos, Tether, Techteryx, and Circle—have blacklisted two addresses associated with the Lazarus Group, freezing $4.96 million. Additionally, another $1.65 million has been frozen. (Source) |
| 2024-10-05 09:46 |
Aptos Surpasses 38th Market Cap Position Amidst Security Concerns
According to ZachXBT, the cryptocurrency Aptos (APT) has recently climbed to the 38th position in market capitalization. The tweet also makes a cryptic reference to APT being an 'advanced persistent threat,' drawing a parallel to the notorious Lazarus group. This implies potential security concerns or risks associated with Aptos, which traders should be wary of. (Source) |
| 2024-10-23 12:51 |
Yicong Wang's Continued Involvement in Crypto Laundering Despite Platform Bans
According to ZachXBT, Yicong Wang has been banned from platforms like Paxful and Noones under multiple aliases, including Seawang, Greatdtrader, and BestRhea977, due to involvement in laundering funds. Despite these bans, Wang has allegedly shifted his operations offsite and continues to assist the Lazarus Group, as evidenced by on-chain activities. (Source) |
| 2024-10-23 12:51 |
Chinese OTC Trader Linked to Lazarus Group's Crypto Conversions
According to ZachXBT, Yicong Wang, a Chinese over-the-counter (OTC) trader, has been instrumental in assisting the Lazarus Group, a notorious hacking collective, in converting tens of millions of dollars worth of stolen cryptocurrency into cash. This conversion has been conducted primarily through bank transfers since 2022, highlighting significant risks in crypto-to-fiat transactions and the involvement of OTC traders in illicit activities. (Source) |