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North Korean hackers used fake crypto firms to deliver malware in job scams

North Korean hackers used fake crypto firms to deliver malware in job scams

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A North Korean state-sponsored hacking group, Lazarus, is advancing its tactics with a more polished and deceptive approach. A report by cybersecurity firm Silent Push revealed that the group has set up fake US-based crypto companies to distribute malware disguised as job opportunities. According to the report, a Lazarus subgroup called “Contagious Interview” is behind […]

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More Than a Quarter of Bybit’s Hacked Crypto Is Now Untraceable

More Than a Quarter of Bybit’s Hacked Crypto Is Now Untraceable

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A significant portion of the $1.4 billion in cryptocurrency stolen during Bybit hack by North Korea’s Lazarus Group has become untraceable, according to the exchange CEO Ben Zhou. In a tweet detailing the current status of the hacked funds – approximately 500,000 ETH – the exec reported that 27.59% have gone dark, largely due to

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Only 3.84% Of .4B In Hacked Crypto Frozen: ByBit CEO

Only 3.84% Of $1.4B In Hacked Crypto Frozen: ByBit CEO

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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Crypto exchange ByBit has disclosed that scarcely one‑twentieth of the assets siphoned off in the sprawling $1.4 billion exploit orchestrated by North Korea’s Lazarus Group are currently locked down. “Only 3.84 percent of the hacked funds are frozen,” chief executive officer (CEO)

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Under Fire Over Bybit Hack

Under Fire Over Bybit Hack

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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Cryptocurrency exchange eXch will close down on May 1 after being accused of facilitating money laundering of funds stolen in the record-breaking Bybit hack. The firm made the announcement yesterday in a statement that cited pressure from law enforcement as the primary

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Accused of Laundering Crypto for Bybit Hackers, Platform Bows Out

Accused of Laundering Crypto for Bybit Hackers, Platform Bows Out

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Privacy-focused cryptocurrency exchange eXch has confirmed it will officially terminate all operations effective May 1st, following escalating international scrutiny and mounting allegations of its role in laundering funds linked to the February Bybit hack. According to the team, the move comes after internal consensus among its leadership to “cease and retreat” rather than continue under

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Non-KYC Exchange eXch to Close After Scrutiny Over Alleged Lazarus Group Links

Non-KYC Exchange eXch to Close After Scrutiny Over Alleged Lazarus Group Links

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Privacy-focused cryptocurrency platform eXch has announced it will shut down on May 1 following heightened international scrutiny over alleged links to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. The decision comes after mounting pressure from what the platform describes as a coordinated transatlantic effort to dismantle the exchange and pursue legal action against its team. In a statement

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Lazarus Group Evolves Tactics to Target CeFi Job Seekers with ‘ClickFix’ Malware

Lazarus Group Evolves Tactics to Target CeFi Job Seekers with ‘ClickFix’ Malware

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A recent cybersecurity report by Sekoia revealed an evolving threat posed by the Lazarus Group, the notorious North Korea-linked hacking group. It is now leveraging a tactic known as “ClickFix” to target job seekers in the cryptocurrency sector, particularly within centralized finance (CeFi). This approach marks an adaptation of the group’s earlier “Contagious Interview” campaign,

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North Korean hackers net .5 million profit after WBTC sales

North Korean hackers net $2.5 million profit after WBTC sales

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Blockchain intelligence platform SpotOnChain reported that North Korea’s state-backed hacking group, Lazarus, has pocketed over $2.5 million in profit from a recent sale of wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC). On April 3, the group sold 40.78 WBTC for 1,857 ETH, worth roughly $3.51 million. The sale marks a sharp return on their February 2023 investment, when they

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Bybit CEO Says 89% Can Still Be Tracked

Bybit CEO Says 89% Can Still Be Tracked

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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The Bybit hack on February 21st has been described as the biggest crypto breach in history. According to the authorities’ final analysis, the popular crypto exchange lost over $1.4 billion in digital assets, primarily Ether. Hours after the successful hacking, it was

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Bybit CEO Ben Zhou: 88% of Stolen .4 Billion Remains Traceable

Bybit CEO Ben Zhou: 88% of Stolen $1.4 Billion Remains Traceable

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Key Takeaways: CEO shares fresh insight into crypto fund tracing. Most stolen assets remain detectable on blockchain trails. Criminals use mixing services to hide fund movements. Recovery efforts involve coordinated work by security experts. The case invites deeper review of digital asset security. Bybit CEO Ben Zhou revealed on March 20 that 88.87% of the

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