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North Korean Crypto Thefts in 2023: A $700 Million Cyber Menace
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North Korean Crypto Thefts in 2023: A $700 Million Cyber Menace

North Korean groups were linked to 33% of 2023's crypto thefts, stealing up to $700M. Their methods evolved, involving crypto mixers and converting assets to Tether or Tron, highlighting the ongoing cyber threat from DPRK.

Two US Nationals Charged With SIM-Swap Cryptocurrency Theft
Cryptocurrency Theft

Two US Nationals Charged With SIM-Swap Cryptocurrency Theft

Federal prosecutors have charged two US citizens with a SIM swap and phishing scam that led to a theft of over $16,000 worth of cryptocurrency.

CipherTrace: Cryptocurrency Theft Alarming at $4.4 Billion in 2019
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CipherTrace: Cryptocurrency Theft Alarming at $4.4 Billion in 2019

According to a report by CipherTrace, a blockchain forensics company, the cryptocurrency sector has lost a whopping $4.4 billion in scams and thefts so far this year, up by more than 150% from $1.7 billion in 2018.