Latest News and Articles about North Korean Hackers
SBI VC Trade Acquires DMM Bitcoin Amidst Cybersecurity Concerns and North Korean Hack
SBI VC Trade Acquires DMM Bitcoin’s Assets: A Strategic Move Amid Cybersecurity Challenges SBI VC Trade, a subsidiary of Japan’s financial giant SBI Holdings, is set to expand its presence in the cryptocurrency market by acquiring the assets of the troubled DMM Bitcoin exchange. This acquisition is expected to finalize by March 8, 2025, following […]
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 MoreNorth Korean Hackers “TraderTraitor” Behind $308M DMM Crypto Exchange Heist
Unmasking the Heist: North Korean Hackers Behind DMM Crypto Exchange Theft Federal agencies have unmasked a sophisticated operation that led to a $308 million theft from Japan’s DMM exchange. The culprit? A notorious North Korean group known as “TraderTraitor,” executing the heist with alarming precision. This incident exposes significant vulnerabilities in cryptocurrency security, underlining the […]
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 MoreCrypto Platforms Lose $2.2 Billion to Hacks in 2024; North Korean Hackers Behind 61% of Thefts
Crypto Platforms Suffer $2.2 Billion in Losses Due to Hacks in 2024 Chainalysis, a prominent blockchain data analysis firm, reports that cryptocurrency platforms experienced a colossal $2.2 billion in losses from hacks in 2024. This marks a concerning 21.07% hike from the previous year, highlighting an ongoing battle with cybercrime in the cryptocurrency sector. 2024 […]
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 […]
Read MoreDelhi High Court Orders New Probe into WazirX Hack; Binance Delists WRX, Token Drops 51%
Delhi High Court Orders Renewed Probe into WazirX Hack The Delhi High Court has mandated a fresh investigation into the colossal $235 million breach suffered by WazirX, a prominent Indian cryptocurrency exchange. This directive follows the failure of initial police efforts to trace the perpetrators of the breach, highlighting both the challenges and the stakes […]
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