North Korean hackers are reportedly using spear-phishing emails to target foreign-policy experts in an attempt to gain insights into Western policy on North Korea. Instead of infecting computers with …
Crypto Hitting ‘Mother Of All Economic Crises’ Threatens North Korea
As the globe confronts the “mother of all economic crises,” cryptocurrency boosters are having a stark realization of their own: this means you, too. It’s quite the irony that a financial universe …
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Hackers use new, fake crypto app to breach networks, steal cryptocurrency
The North Korean 'Lazarus' hacking group is linked to a new attack spreading fake cryptocurrency apps under the made-up brand, "BloxHolder," to install the AppleJeus malware for initial access to …
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Crypto hacking behind N. Korea’s renewed nuclear ambition
Borders were closed and trade was cut off while international sanctions continued throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, further isolating North Korea, one of the world’s most impoverished nations. But its …
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North Korean Lazarus Group Linked to New Cryptocurrency Hacking Scheme
The Lazarus group, a North Korean hacking organization previously linked to criminal activity, has been connected to a new attack scheme to breach systems and steal cryptocurrency from third parties. …
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The Implications of FTX’s Collapse for North Korea
Earlier this month, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, FTX, collapsed. While the sudden implosion of FTX sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency industry, its demise also has …
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North Korea’s crypto-heists show vulnerabilities in Western security: experts
North Korea’s tireless cryptocurrency theft operations have highlighted vulnerabilities in the U.S. security ecosystem, raising questions of safety in the face of more effective cyberthreats from …
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How North Korea became a mastermind of crypto cyber crime
Created by a Vietnamese gaming studio, Axie Infinity offers players the chance to breed, trade and fight Pokémon-like cartoon monsters to earn cryptocurrencies including the game’s own “Smooth Love …
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North Korea attempted to hack, siphon funds from an Israeli company
North Korea tried earlier this week to hack into the systems of an Israeli company that deals in the field of cryptocurrency and to siphon money that Pyongyang planned to use for its nuclear program, …
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US Treasury redesignates Tornado Cash sanctions, citing North Korea nuclear weapons program
The United States Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Asset Control, or OFAC, has amended the sanctions on cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash in addition to including two individuals involved in …