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North Korea stole $1.2 billion from Japan, Vietnam: Elliptic

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18 May, 2023

North Korea stole $1.2 billion from Japan, Vietnam: Elliptic

Japan accounted for 30% of digital assets stolen globally, and Elliptic’s research traced them to Lazarus Group, the hacking group...

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James Field

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7 April, 2023

Sanctions, Russia and ‘crypto crime’

After Russia invades Ukraine, sanctions are back on the agenda, and when it comes to getting around them, misuse of...

Elite North Korean hacking group exploits ‘crypto’ services to launder stolen currencies, strategic surveillance

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Wahid Pessarlay

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31 March, 2023

Elite North Korean hacking group exploits ‘crypto’ services to launder stolen currencies, strategic surveillance

While APT43 works independently from the government, the hacking group performs in line with the North Korean regime's ambition—to bolster...

UK’s Christopher Emms denies arrest in Russia over alleged involvement with North Korea

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Wahid Pessarlay

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25 February, 2023

UK’s Christopher Emms denies arrest in Russia over alleged involvement with North Korea

The British national stresses there is no truth to the allegations the U.S. throws, pointing out that information gathered by...

South Korea new sanctions target North Korea’s digital asset hackers

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Wahid Pessarlay

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15 February, 2023

South Korea new sanctions target North Korea’s digital asset hackers

Apart from the four individuals sanctioned by South Korea for plotting and initiating cyberattacks, seven institutions were also penalized for...

North Korea sets new record in 2022 with $630M stolen in digital assets, UN says

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Steve Kaaru

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10 February, 2023

North Korea sets new record in 2022 with $630M stolen in digital assets, UN says

North Korea relies on hacker groups affiliated with its intelligence agency, including the infamous Lazarus Group, Reuters reported quoting a...

FBI links Lazarus Group to Harmony’s $100M bridge attack

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Wahid Pessarlay

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26 January, 2023

FBI links Lazarus Group to Harmony’s $100M bridge attack

The FBI investigated the attacks for over six months with help from the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team, the U.S. Attorney’s...

North Korean hackers targeting Japanese financial firms with new malware

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Wahid Pessarlay

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31 December, 2022

North Korean hackers targeting Japanese financial firms with new malware

Working similarly with other hacking gangs, BlueNoroff uses fake websites and mimics popular VC firms and financial institutions to scam...

North Korean hackers deploy nearly 500 phishing domains to steal millions worth of NFTs: report

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Wahid Pessarlay

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29 December, 2022

North Korean hackers deploy nearly 500 phishing domains to steal millions worth of NFTs: report

An investigation by cybersecurity firm Slowmist revealed that the North Korean hackers are working with bad actors from Eastern Europe...

North Korea behind over half of digital asset thefts in South Korea: report

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Wahid Pessarlay

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28 December, 2022

North Korea behind over half of digital asset thefts in South Korea: report

South Korea reports an average of 1.18 million cyberattacks daily from international gangs, with 55% found to be organized by...

Microsoft uncovers new threat to digital asset funds from Lazarus Group

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Wahid Pessarlay

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10 December, 2022

Microsoft uncovers new threat to digital asset funds from Lazarus Group

The latest threat saw the North Korean-linked hackers target digital asset investment companies on Telegram by joining investment groups on...

OFAC: Tornado Cash linked to North Korean nukes

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Gavin Lucas

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11 November, 2022

OFAC: Tornado Cash linked to North Korean nukes

Months after being put on the SDN list, OFAC announced that Tornado Cash is linked to North Korea's nuke program...

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