An Arizona-based TikTok influencer has been sentenced to eight and a half years in prison for her role in a North Korean plot to infiltrate the U.S. tech workforce and fund the regime’s weapons program. Key Takeaways: Christina Chapman was sentenced to 8.5 years for helping North Korean IT workers infiltrate US tech jobs. She […]
The $44 million exploit targeting India-based crypto exchange CoinDCX has been linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, according to blockchain security firm Cyvers. In a July 21 statement shared with CryptoSlate, Cyvers CEO Deddy Lavid said the attackers followed a pattern reminiscent of previous Lazarus operations. The tactics included using cross-chain bridges and Tornado Cash
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The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Thursday sanctioned Song Kum Hyok, a North Korean cyber actor associated with the Reconnaissance General Bureau’s (RGB) Andariel hacking group. OFAC said Song facilitated an illicit IT worker scheme that generated revenue for Pyongyang’s regime. Treasury Targets DPRK Cyber Actor According to
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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure US Treasury officials announced sanctions this week aimed at shutting down a North Korea‑backed IT worker network that targeted crypto firms and other tech companies. Two individuals and four entities are now cut off from the US financial system. According to Treasury
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North Korean hacking groups are developing new methods to target Web3 companies, including some aimed at infecting Apple systems. Additionally, the use of social engineering is becoming more prevalent in these attacks, highlighting the level of preparation involved in these operations. North Korean Hackers’ New Methods: Nim Malware and Clickfix Hackers groups from North Korea
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North Korean developers, operating as fake freelancers, have reportedly amassed over $16.5 million this year by infiltrating crypto and traditional tech companies, according to crypto sleuth ZachXBT. U.S. Exchanges Used to Launder Funds According to online crypto scam investigator ZachXBT, a total of $16.58 million has been paid to North Koreans hired as developers at
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An on-chain investigation has revealed that North Korea IT workers posing as foreign developers have earned nearly $17 million from crypto startups and blockchain companies this year. The findings, revealed by prominent blockchain investigator ZachXBT, show that these individuals have successfully integrated into dozens of crypto projects by concealing their identities and locations. According to
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Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has identified hackers tied to North Korea’s Lazarus Group laundering $1.95 million worth of stolen crypto through the mixer Tornado Cash. North Korea’s Hackers Use Tornado Cash to Obfuscate the Trail of $1.95M Ethereum The theft originated from a May 16, 2025, attack where a victim lost $3.2 million from multiple Solana
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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has issued a sharp warning about the growing use of cryptocurrencies by sanctioned states to fund weapons programs. In a report published June 20, the global financial crime watchdog urged countries to close regulatory gaps that are allowing illicit finance to thrive in the digital asset space. According to
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The first half of 2025 exposed deep vulnerabilities in the crypto industry, with hackers stealing over $2.1 billion across 75 separate incidents. This marks a 10% increase from the previous H1 record of $2 billion in 2022 and nearly matches the full-year figure for 2024, which closed at $2.2 billion, according to a report from
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