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North Korea Cyberattacks Account for 50% Foreign Currency Earnings, $3B Stolen in Crypto

North Korea Cyberattacks Account for 50% Foreign Currency Earnings, $3B Stolen in Crypto

The United Nations (UN) Security Council has released a report showing North Korea earns 50% of its foreign exchange earnings from cyberattacks. The council is also investigating involvement in cyberattacks associated with cryptocurrency companies, which reportedly caused losses of approximately $3 billion (450 billion yen). North Korea’s Cyberattacks Target Cryptocurrency North Korea primarily conducts cyberattacks […]

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North Korea’s Crypto Onslaught Continues: More Platforms Targeted, Less Loot in 2023

North Korea’s Crypto Onslaught Continues: More Platforms Targeted, Less Loot in 2023

In recent years, there has been an increase in cyber attacks linked to North Korea, with groups like Kimsuky and Lazarus Group employing various malicious strategies to obtain significant amounts of crypto assets. Last year, hackers associated with North Korea reached a peak in crypto theft, accumulating around $1.7 billion. North Korean Hackers: More Targets,

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North Korean Hackers Pose as South Korean Government Officials to Steal Crypto

North Korean Hackers Pose as South Korean Government Officials to Steal Crypto

South Korean law enforcement revealed that hackers from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), also known as North Korea, impersonated government agencies and journalists in South Korea to steal crypto. The hackers were said to employ email phishing techniques to carry out the dubious act on unsuspecting victims. DPRK Hackers Reportedly Focused on Stealing

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