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DPRK Hackers Stole $2B in Crypto in 2025 Despite Fewer Attacks
North Korean state-sponsored hackers stole $2 billion in 2025, a 51% increase year-over-year, targeting Web3 projects and exchanges.
North Korea Linked to $2B in Crypto Hacks in 2025: CertiK
CertiK reports North Korea stole $2.06B in crypto in 2025, accounting for 60% of global hack losses, funding nuclear programs.
Court Approves Arbitrum DAO's $71M ETH Transfer Amid North Korea Hack
A federal judge allows Arbitrum DAO to transfer $71M in frozen ETH tied to a North Korea-linked hack to Aave, advancing DeFi recovery efforts.
US Sentences 8 for Helping North Korea Target Crypto Firms
8 individuals sentenced for aiding North Korea in crypto-focused schemes, exposing risks of remote work exploitation.
Ethereum Foundation-Backed Project Exposes 100 North Korean Operatives in Web3
The Ketman Project identified 100 DPRK IT workers infiltrating crypto companies and warned 53 projects about potential North Korean employees.
North Korean Hackers Hit Zerion With AI Social Engineering Attack
Zerion confirms $100K stolen in DPRK-linked hack using AI-powered social engineering, marking second major North Korean crypto attack this month after $285M Drift exploit.
Fireblocks Exposes North Korean Hackers Running Fake Crypto Job Scam
Fireblocks security team disrupts Lazarus Group-linked recruitment scam targeting crypto developers with malware disguised as coding assignments.
North Korea Allegedly Utilizes $2.8 Billion in Stolen Crypto for Military Funding
North Korea's reliance on stolen cryptocurrency, reportedly amounting to $2.8 billion, is seen as a key factor in financing its military programs, according to CoinMarketCap.
North Korean IT Workers Exploit Crypto for Illicit Financing
North Korean IT workers are reportedly using cryptocurrency to fund weapons programs. Discover the intricate networks facilitating these operations and the global efforts to disrupt them.
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.
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.
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.
North Korea's Cyber Onslaught on Cryptocurrency: A $3 Billion Digital Heist
North Korea has escalated cyber attacks on cryptocurrency since 2017, stealing over $3 billion and stealing $1.7 billion in 2022, posing a serious threat to the country's economy and military budget.
Court Upholds OFAC's Designation of Tornado Cash Under IEEPA
The US District Court upheld the OFAC's designation of Tornado Cash under the IEEPA, rejecting plaintiffs' claims of overreach and First Amendment violations, highlighting legal challenges for privacy-oriented blockchain entities.
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.