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North Korean Cyber Operatives Set up Fake US Companies to Target Crypto Developers

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North Korean cyber operatives reportedly established two fake U.S. businesses using false identities to bypass Treasury sanctions and target cryptocurrency developers with malware. Hackers Target Unsuspecting Job Applicants North Korean cyber operatives reportedly set up two fraudulent businesses in the United States, evading Treasury sanctions to infect cryptocurrency developers with malware. The entities, Blocknovas LLC […]

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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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North Korea Spies Used Fake US Firms to Hack Crypto Developers: Report

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Cyber operatives from North Korea infiltrated the US corporate system to launch a malware campaign aimed at crypto developers, Reuters reported Friday. According to US cybersecurity firm Silent Push, North Korean hackers set up two companies, Blocknovas LLC and Softglide LLC, using fake names and addresses in New Mexico and New York. Meanwhile, a third

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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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From 13,332 to 9,400 Bitcoin in 27 Days: Lazarus Group Relocates 3,932 BTC

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According to onchain analytics from Arkham Intelligence, in the past 27 days, North Korea’s hacking arm Lazarus Group, has orchestrated the transfer of 3,932 BTC, valued at $331.99 million. Even after dispatching such a considerable portion, the remaining cache still cements North Korea’s standing as the third-largest nation-state bitcoin holder. Lazarus Group’s 27-Day Exodus Over

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Ethereum’s Controversial Developer Freed Before Full Sentence

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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Virgil Griffith, a former Ethereum developer who worked on the Ethereum Name Service (ENS), has been released from prison on parole and relocated to a halfway house. Updates posted on X on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, disclosed that Griffith is now starting

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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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Google Warns UK Crypto Firms of North Korea-Linked Fraudsters

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According to Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG), North Korea-linked tech operatives are broadening their infiltration of global blockchain companies, with a noticeable shift toward targeting firms in the United Kingdom and Europe. The move follows heightened scrutiny from U.S. authorities, which has pushed many of these actors to seek employment beyond American borders. These operatives

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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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North Korea Among Top Bitcoin Holders With .15 Billion BTC

North Korea Among Top Bitcoin Holders With $1.15 Billion BTC

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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure North Korea has accumulated over $1 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) following the recent hack of the crypto exchange Bybit, which saw over $1.5 billion taken from the platform’s wallets. North Korea Among Top Nations Holding Bitcoin North Korea’s Lazarus Group became

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