North Korea-linked actors have been frequently connected to large-scale crypto hacks, thefts, and laundering operations in recent years. But the isolated nation’s foreign ministry denies involvement in global cyber fraud. DPRK Slams “Reptile Media” In an official statement, a spokesperson from the regime’s Foreign Ministry called the accusations unfounded and politically motivated by the United […]
April 2026 turned out to be an unusual month for the crypto market. While overall activity remained steady on the surface against significant geopolitical turmoil, the space saw a series of exploits that shook investor confidence. The leading blockchain security firm, CertiK, reported that crypto-related exploits and incidents in April 2026 resulted in total losses […]
A large batch of leaked internal data has revealed that North Korean IT workers generated over $3.5 million in cryptocurrency in recent months through a coordinated operation involving fake developer identities and structured payment systems, according to blockchain investigator ZachXBT. The information surfaced after an unnamed hacker compromised one of the workers’ devices, exposing records […]
Cybersecurity researcher Taylor Monahan has claimed that North Korea-linked IT workers have been operating within the decentralized finance ecosystem for years. Monahan stated that these actors have contributed to many well-known protocols during the “DeFi summer” era of 2020. According to her latest tweet, the years of blockchain development experience listed on their resumes were […]
Bitrefill disclosed that it was targeted in a cyberattack on March 1, which resulted in the theft of cryptocurrency funds, and said its investigation found multiple indicators linking the incident to tactics used by the DPRK-associated Lazarus/Bluenoroff group. The company stated that similarities in the attackers’ methods, malware, on-chain tracing patterns, and the reuse of […]
Cybersecurity firm, Security Alliance (SEAL), said it is tracking multiple daily attempts by North Korean-linked threat actors using so-called “fake Zoom” or “fake Teams” meetings to distribute malware and expand access to new victims. The non-profit reshared a detailed warning from security researcher Taylor Monahan outlining how the attacks unfold and the scale of losses […]
A new report by the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) shows that North Korean hackers stole $2.83 billion in cryptocurrency between January 2024 and September 2025. This figure accounts for nearly one-third of the country’s total foreign currency income in 2024. Bybit Exploit Was the Largest Contributor The MSMT, a coalition of 11 countries formed […]
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has issued a warning to crypto projects about North Korean hackers. He detailed how the group is using increasingly sophisticated tactics to gain access to companies. Operatives Are Exploiting Hiring Process CZ shared his concerns via a September 18 X post, describing the hackers as “advanced, creative, and patient.” He […]
Investigations by popular blockchain sleuth ZachXBT have uncovered extensive North Korean infiltration in the global cryptocurrency development job market. An unnamed source recently compromised a device belonging to a DPRK IT worker and provided unprecedented insight into how a small team of five IT workers operated over 30 fake identities. DPRK Operatives Flood Crypto Job […]
A lengthy sentence, along with hefty fees, is what awaits a resident of the southwestern U.S. state who facilitated the hiring of numerous people using stolen identities. The rise of the DPRK threat is a global concern, and its tactics are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Details on The Arrest A press release shared by the Office of […]
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