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RPT: Axie Infinity’s Ronin Network Hack Started With Fake Job Ad
A fake job ad for Axie Infinity reportedly led to a sophisticated exploit in March that drained $625 million in crypto from the protocol's Ronin network, according to The Block. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest details of one of the largest hacks in DeFi history.
‘Move-to-Earn’ App Stepn Suffers Cyber Attack After Upgrade
Stepn, a “move-to-earn” application on the Solana blockchain that rewards users in crypto from walking or jogging, suffered multiple distributed denial of service (DDOS) attacks following a recent upgrade. “The Hash” panel discusses the significance after users were recommended to “get some rest.”
Beeple’s Twitter Hacked for ETH Phishing Scam
Graphic artist Mike Winkelmann, known in the NFT world as @beeple recently had his Twitter account hacked to promote a phishing attack that stole victims’ ETH funds. “The Hash” group discusses the need for education about cold storage as hacks continue to plague the crypto ecosystem, and holding Web 2 companies accountable for allowing these attacks and scams on their platforms.
US Government Warns Further Crypto Attacks From North Korea Following Axie Infinity Hack
Halborn Co-founder Steven Walbroehl discusses North Korea’s involvement in the over $600 million hack of Axie Infinity’s Ronin network and the role of blockchain analytics in uncovering the perpetrators. Walbroehl explains the probability of the funds being recovered, the use of social engineering, and the Lazarus group’s history of perpetrating online attacks. Plus, a conversation about the recent $182 million exploit of the Beanstalk stablecoin protocol.
US Government Warns Further Crypto Attacks From North Korea Following Axie Infinity Hack
Halborn Co-founder Steven Walbroehl discusses North Korea’s involvement in the over $600 million hack of Axie Infinity’s Ronin network and the role of blockchain analytics in uncovering the perpetrators. Walbroehl explains the probability of the funds being recovered, the use of social engineering, and the Lazarus group’s history of perpetrating online attacks.
North Korea’s ‘Lazarus’ Hackers Allegedly Behind Ronin Network Exploit
The U.S. Treasury Department alleged that North Korean state-linked hacking group “Lazarus” is tied to last month’s over $600 million theft from Axie Infinity’s Ronin bridge. “The Hash” group discusses efforts made by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to sanction associated wallets and the use of decentralized mixers like Tornado Cash for laundering ill-gotten funds.
FBI Links North Korea to Axie Infinity Hack
CoinDesk Deputy Business Editor Danny Nelson broke the story that the more than $600 million exploit of Axie Infinity’s Ronin network was orchestrated by North Korea’s elite “Lazarus” hacker group.
