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US Court Indicts Alleged Lazarus Group Members in $250 Million Crypto Exchange Theft
Two Chinese nationals, Tian YinYin and Li Jiadong were sanctioned yesterday by the US Government yesterday for their alleged involvement in laundering stolen cryptocurrency from a 2018 cyberattack. The pair have been charged with stealing nearly $250 million in virtual assets and laundering the money through converting BTC to USD and Chinese Yuan as well as through iTunes gift cards.
Lazarus Group Circumvents Sanctions, Launders $12M Via Tornado Cash
North Korea's Lazarus Group has reportedly resumed laundering stolen cryptocurrency through Tornado Cash, circumventing international sanctions.
Cybersecurity Firm Kaspersky Warns of New Ransomware Devised by Notorious North Korean Ransomware Group
Multinational cybersecurity provider Kaspersky has announced that the notorious North Korean crypto criminal group, Lazarus, is planning on releasing a new ransomware.
US Intelligence Reveals Extent of North Korea’s “Hidden Cobra” Crypto-Dependent Cyber Crimes
US Intelligence Reveals Extent of North Korea’s “Hidden Cobra” Crypto-Dependent Cyber Crimes
US Treasury Sanctions Two Men Accused of Laundering Crypto for North Korean Cyber Crime Syndicate
The US Treasury Department Office of Foreign Asset Control has sanctioned two men believed to involved in laundering stolen cryptocurrency from a 2018 cyberattack against a cryptocurrency exchange.
North Korean macOS Malware Detected on Crypto Platform
North Korean hackers known as the Lazarus group are believed to be behind the malicious piece of macOS malware that is capable of removing payloads from crypto-sites and running them as memory. The malware was barely detected by security researchers who claim this is the second attack in as many months by Lazarus.
Lazarus Group Hacks for Crypto via LinkedIn Blockchain Job Posting
A hacking operation that is allegedly backed by North Korea has been reported to be targeting blockchain and cryptocurrency employees through LinkedIn.
US Files Lawsuit to Recover Cryptocurrency Accounts Linked to North Korean Hacking Operation
The US Department of Justice has filed a suit against North Korean state-sponsored cyber hackers for allegedly perpetrating two major cryptocurrency heists.
Lazarus-Linked Blender.io Added to US Treasury's Sanction List
Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mixing service, Blender.io has been added to the sanctions list by the United States Treasury Department.
FBI Monitors North Korea's Lazarus Group in Major Cryptocurrency Heist
The FBI is monitoring cryptocurrency theft by DPRK's TraderTraitor-affiliated actors, including Lazarus Group and APT38. The agency suspects the DPRK might liquidate over $40 million worth of bitcoin. The FBI advises companies to scrutinize blockchain data and remain cautious about transactions associated with these addresses.
North Korea Notorious Lazarus Group Moves 27.371 Bitcoins
North Korean Lazarus Group's recent Bitcoin transactions, involving over $1.2 million, raise speculations about their next cyber moves and highlight ongoing security challenges in the cryptocurrency sector.
Web3 Security Losses Skyrocket to $889.26M in Q3 2023, Says Beosin Report
The Q3 2023 Global Web3 Security Report, jointly initiated by Beosin and SUSS NiFT, reveals a concerning escalation in the Web3 security landscape. The report shows that losses from hacks, phishing scams, and rug pulls reached $889.26M in Q3 2023, exceeding the combined losses of the first two quarters. The report also highlights the increasing threat posed by North Korea's Lazarus group.
Cross-Chain Crime Hits $7B: North Korean Ties Unveiled
The recent revelation by Elliptic highlights a troubling surge in cross-chain crime, now amounting to $7 billion, with North Korean affiliated Lazarus Group playing a significant role. These findings from the 2023 edition of 'The State of Cross-chain Crime' report, outstrip previous forecasts, underscoring an urgent call for bolstered security measures and refined blockchain analytics to confront the escalating menace.
Breaking: CoinsPaid, AtomicWallet, and Alphapo Incidents All Connected to North Korea's Lazarus Group
MistTrack links CoinsPaid, AtomicWallet, and Alphapo incidents to North Korea's Lazarus Group. The hacks, totaling over $183M, highlight the need for robust crypto security.
Chainalysis Partners with US Regulators to Recover $30m from Ronin Loot
Blockchain analytics and security service provider, Chainalysis has helped in the recovery of $30 million in funds stolen from the Ronin Bridge by the elite North Korean hacking outfit, Lazarus Group.
Indodax Hacked: $22 Million Stolen in Major Security Breach
Indodax, Indonesia's largest crypto exchange, was hacked for $22 million, leading to service shutdowns and raising concerns about security in the crypto industry.
Gaming Platform Azarus to list on Uniswap - onramps multi-million streaming audience to blockchain
Azarus will be hosting a keynote stream in partnership with Animoca Brands at 7am UTC on Wednesday, December 14th (11pm PST on Tuesday, December 13th) to reveal the imminent listing on Uniswap of the AzaCoin, an ERC-20 Token on Ethereum Mainnet, which will list on Uniswap on January 11, 2023.