Latest News and Articles about Cryptocurrency Theft
North Korea’s Lazarus Group Targets Crypto Devs via npm, Steals $1.46B from Bybit
North Korea’s Lazarus Group Escalates Cyberwar, Targets Crypto Developers North Korea’s Lazarus Group has launched a sophisticated cyberattack, stealing nearly $1.46 billion from Bybit and now targeting cryptocurrency developers through the npm repository. This escalation highlights the group’s evolving tactics and the urgent need for enhanced security within the crypto ecosystem. Lazarus Group targets npm […]
Read MoreHo Kai Xin Jailed Nearly 10 Years for $4.2M Crypto Theft from Bybit
Ho Kai Xin’s Lavish Life Funded by $4.2 Million Crypto Theft from Bybit Ends in Nearly 10-Year Jail Sentence Ho Kai Xin sentenced to almost 10 years in prison Stolen $4.2 million in cryptocurrency from Bybit Manipulated payroll records for personal gain Imagine stealing over $4 million in cryptocurrency and living a life of luxury—until […]
Read MoreCrypto Gang in Manchester Jailed for 76 Years After Violent Bitcoin Heist
Crypto Robbers Sentenced to 76 Years for Brutal Cryptocurrency Theft in Greater Manchester In a stark reminder of the risks associated with cryptocurrencies, a gang of robbers in Greater Manchester, UK, has been sentenced to a combined 76 years in prison for a series of violent crimes targeting a single victim. These criminals, driven by […]
Read MorePhishing Alert: Fake Zoom Links Lead to Multi-Million Dollar Crypto Theft
Fake Zoom Links Open a Pandora’s Box of Cryptocurrency Theft A cunning phishing attack has pilfered millions in cryptocurrency from unsuspecting users, employing a deceptive ploy involving counterfeit Zoom links. Blockchain security firm SlowMist has exposed this sophisticated scam, revealing the tactics Russian-speaking hackers used to deploy malware disguised as Zoom meeting invites. Phishing attack […]
Read MoreSouth Korea Sanctions 15 North Korean Hackers Amid $1.34 Billion Crypto Heist
South Korea Strikes Back: Sanctioning North Korean Hackers Amid Rising Crypto Thefts In a cyber heist of epic proportions, North Korean hackers managed to siphon $1.34 billion from the world of cryptocurrencies in 2024. These stolen funds are suspected of bolstering North Korea’s notorious weapons programs, highlighting a new level of sophistication and audacity in […]
Read MoreSouth Korea & US Join Forces to Combat $1.6B North Korean Crypto Theft
“`html South Korea and the United States have united in a robust campaign against North Korean hackers, notorious for their involvement in massive cryptocurrency thefts. This collaboration not only aims to recover stolen digital assets but also dismantle the criminal networks supporting these cyber activities. South Korea and the US collaborate to combat North Korean […]
Read MoreNorth Korean Hackers Steal $1.34B in Cryptocurrency, Fuelling Global Security Concerns
North Korean Hackers Shatter Records in Cryptocurrency Theft Can the global crypto industry withstand North Korea’s unprecedented cyber onslaught? North Korean cybercriminals have set a staggering new benchmark, looting $1.34 billion in cryptocurrency throughout 2024. This audacious achievement not only positions them as the elite force in global crypto theft but also stirs grave apprehensions […]
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