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Reports on sanctions, cybercrime, and alleged state-linked hacks targeting digital assets.

North Korean hackers impersonate tech professionals to steal billions in crypto

North Korean hackers impersonate tech professionals to steal billions in crypto

North Korean IT operatives use sophisticated AI and malware tactics to fund state nuclear arsenal and evade sanctions.

North Korea links suspected in $5 million breach of Tapioca DAO

North Korea links suspected in $5 million breach of Tapioca DAO

Blockchain security firms have estimated that losses from the attack might be much more.

Cosmos developers race to dismantle North Korea-linked staking module amid security fears

Cosmos developers race to dismantle North Korea-linked staking module amid security fears

Cosmos developers plan to include a "bold face warning" about the module on the network's repository.

Munchables recovers $62.5 million in user funds after exploit linked to North Korean hacker

Munchables recovers $62.5 million in user funds after exploit linked to North Korean hacker

The gaming platform had unknowingly hired a North Korean hacker as one of its core developers.

North Korean Lazarus group funnels over $100 million in Ethereum through sanctioned mixer Tornado Cash in 8 days

North Korean Lazarus group funnels over $100 million in Ethereum through sanctioned mixer Tornado Cash in 8 days

North Korea's crypto thefts reach $750 million in 2023, UN report reveals.

North Korean attackers crypto theft fall 30% to $600M in 2023

North Korean attackers crypto theft fall 30% to $600M in 2023

North Korea-backed hackers have diversified their laundering strategies in response to sanctions imposed by Western authorities.

North Korea’s Lazarus Group escalates crypto attacks via Telegram phishing

North Korea’s Lazarus Group escalates crypto attacks via Telegram phishing

The attackers impersonate legitimate venture capital firms on Telegram and use meeting and scheduling apps to launch sophisticated phishing attacks.

Spain detains man who helped Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith enter North Korea

Spain detains man who helped Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith enter North Korea

The accused faces charges of sanctions violations and extradition to the U.S.

North Korean hackers have abandoned Tornado Cash for Bitcoin Mixers: TRM Labs

North Korean hackers have abandoned Tornado Cash for Bitcoin Mixers: TRM Labs

Tornado Cash's overall volume has plunged by around 85% following the U.S.-imposed sanctions.

FBI identifies North Korea’s Lazarus Group as culprit in $41M Stake exploit

FBI identifies North Korea’s Lazarus Group as culprit in $41M Stake exploit

The state-backed hacker group has become renowned for high-profile cryptocurrency hacks and exploits.

South Korea crafts bill to freeze North Korea crypto assets

South Korea crafts bill to freeze North Korea crypto assets

North Korea has been linked to various high profile crypto crimes.

FBI warns crypto firms of North Korea move to cash out $40M in stolen Bitcoin

FBI warns crypto firms of North Korea move to cash out $40M in stolen Bitcoin

The FBI has linked North Korea-backed hackers to several crypto thefts of this year.