North Korea behind $1.5bn hack of crypto exchange ByBit, says FBINorth Korea was identified as the perpetrator of a $1.5 billion theft from ByBit's cryptocurrency exchange.
TraderTraitor: The Kings of the Crypto HeistNorth Korea shifted from relying on money mules to stealing cryptocurrency, leading to the emergence of sophisticated hacking groups like TraderTraitor.
North Korean Hackers Target Freelance Developers in Job Scam to Deploy MalwareFreelance software developers are targeted in a malware campaign leveraging job interview lures to steal sensitive information.
North Korea stole over $659M in crypto heists during 2024, deploys fake job seekers | TechCrunchNorth Korean hackers are responsible for stealing $659 million in cryptocurrency in 2024, with significant impact on blockchain exchanges.
North Korea stole $659M in five crypto heists last yearNorth Korean blockchain thefts surged in 2024, totaling over $659 million across five incidents, highlighting significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities in crypto exchanges.
North Korean hackers have stolen billions in crypto by posing as VCs, recruiters and IT workers | TechCrunchNorth Korean hackers are posing as employees of multinational corporations to steal secrets and fund illegal nuclear program initiatives.The cyber threat from North Korea is rising, with various hacking groups focusing on cryptocurrency theft and corporate espionage.
North Korea behind $1.5bn hack of crypto exchange ByBit, says FBINorth Korea was identified as the perpetrator of a $1.5 billion theft from ByBit's cryptocurrency exchange.
TraderTraitor: The Kings of the Crypto HeistNorth Korea shifted from relying on money mules to stealing cryptocurrency, leading to the emergence of sophisticated hacking groups like TraderTraitor.
North Korean Hackers Target Freelance Developers in Job Scam to Deploy MalwareFreelance software developers are targeted in a malware campaign leveraging job interview lures to steal sensitive information.
North Korea stole over $659M in crypto heists during 2024, deploys fake job seekers | TechCrunchNorth Korean hackers are responsible for stealing $659 million in cryptocurrency in 2024, with significant impact on blockchain exchanges.
North Korea stole $659M in five crypto heists last yearNorth Korean blockchain thefts surged in 2024, totaling over $659 million across five incidents, highlighting significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities in crypto exchanges.
North Korean hackers have stolen billions in crypto by posing as VCs, recruiters and IT workers | TechCrunchNorth Korean hackers are posing as employees of multinational corporations to steal secrets and fund illegal nuclear program initiatives.The cyber threat from North Korea is rising, with various hacking groups focusing on cryptocurrency theft and corporate espionage.
iOS App Store apps with screenshot-reading malware found for the first timeMalware in app stores uses OCR technology to steal cryptocurrency by accessing users' photo galleries.
Crazy Evil Gang Targets Crypto with StealC, AMOS, and Angel Drainer MalwareCrazy Evil is a cybercrime gang exploiting social media scams to steal digital assets and install malware.
iOS App Store apps with screenshot-reading malware found for the first timeMalware in app stores uses OCR technology to steal cryptocurrency by accessing users' photo galleries.
Crazy Evil Gang Targets Crypto with StealC, AMOS, and Angel Drainer MalwareCrazy Evil is a cybercrime gang exploiting social media scams to steal digital assets and install malware.
N Korea hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year - reportNorth Korean hackers significantly contribute to rising cryptocurrency theft, with $1.3bn stolen this year, showcasing an escalating threat in the crypto sector.
Radiant Capital Loses $50M to Blockchain ExploitRadiant Capital lost over $50 million in a cyberattack due to compromised private keys controlling the protocol's contracts.
LastPass breach comes back to haunt users as hackers steal $12 million in two daysThe LastPass data breach continues to impact users, leading to significant cryptocurrency thefts two years later.
North Korea-linked hackers accounted for 61% of all crypto stolen in 2024 | TechCrunchNorth Korean hackers significantly contribute to the rise in cryptocurrency theft, reflecting an organized, state-sponsored cybercrime effort. They target crypto to evade sanctions.
DeltaPrime Issues Ultimatum to Hacker Following $4.8 Million AttackDeltaPrime has given attackers a deadline to negotiate fund retrieval, threatening legal action if they fail to respond.
N Korea hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year - reportNorth Korean hackers significantly contribute to rising cryptocurrency theft, with $1.3bn stolen this year, showcasing an escalating threat in the crypto sector.
Radiant Capital Loses $50M to Blockchain ExploitRadiant Capital lost over $50 million in a cyberattack due to compromised private keys controlling the protocol's contracts.
LastPass breach comes back to haunt users as hackers steal $12 million in two daysThe LastPass data breach continues to impact users, leading to significant cryptocurrency thefts two years later.
North Korea-linked hackers accounted for 61% of all crypto stolen in 2024 | TechCrunchNorth Korean hackers significantly contribute to the rise in cryptocurrency theft, reflecting an organized, state-sponsored cybercrime effort. They target crypto to evade sanctions.
DeltaPrime Issues Ultimatum to Hacker Following $4.8 Million AttackDeltaPrime has given attackers a deadline to negotiate fund retrieval, threatening legal action if they fail to respond.
5 charged in "Scattered Spider," one of the most profitable phishing scams everFive men charged for running a comprehensive phishing scheme that compromised hundreds of companies and stole millions in cryptocurrency.
Five members of cyber gang Scattered Spider indicted in U.S.The DOJ charges five members of the Scattered Spider ransomware gang to combat cybercrime.Arrests aim to disrupt the gang's ongoing criminal activities, including multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency theft.
US authorities arrest five alleged members of Scattered Spider collectiveFive individuals charged as part of Scattered Spider hacking collective, accused of stealing $11 million in cryptocurrency through phishing attacks.
5 Defendants Charged Federally with Running Scheme that Targeted Victim Companies via Phishing Text MessagesA group of five defendants is charged with using phishing schemes to steal sensitive data and millions in cryptocurrency.
5 charged in "Scattered Spider," one of the most profitable phishing scams everFive men charged for running a comprehensive phishing scheme that compromised hundreds of companies and stole millions in cryptocurrency.
Five members of cyber gang Scattered Spider indicted in U.S.The DOJ charges five members of the Scattered Spider ransomware gang to combat cybercrime.Arrests aim to disrupt the gang's ongoing criminal activities, including multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency theft.
US authorities arrest five alleged members of Scattered Spider collectiveFive individuals charged as part of Scattered Spider hacking collective, accused of stealing $11 million in cryptocurrency through phishing attacks.
5 Defendants Charged Federally with Running Scheme that Targeted Victim Companies via Phishing Text MessagesA group of five defendants is charged with using phishing schemes to steal sensitive data and millions in cryptocurrency.
US indicts two over socially engineered $230M+ crypto heistTwo individuals are facing serious charges for stealing over $230 million in cryptocurrency, highlighting the complexities of crypto-related crime and laundering.
Five Scattered Spider suspects indicted for crypto heistsA US indictment names five members of the cyber-gang Scattered Spider accused of stealing millions in cryptocurrency through phishing and ransomware tactics.
Indiana Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing $38M in Crypto Via 'Cyber Intrusion'A man pleaded guilty to stealing $38 million in cryptocurrency from a financial services company in a cyber intrusion scheme.
US indicts two over socially engineered $230M+ crypto heistTwo individuals are facing serious charges for stealing over $230 million in cryptocurrency, highlighting the complexities of crypto-related crime and laundering.
Five Scattered Spider suspects indicted for crypto heistsA US indictment names five members of the cyber-gang Scattered Spider accused of stealing millions in cryptocurrency through phishing and ransomware tactics.
Indiana Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing $38M in Crypto Via 'Cyber Intrusion'A man pleaded guilty to stealing $38 million in cryptocurrency from a financial services company in a cyber intrusion scheme.
2 California men charged in $230 million cryptocurrency theft following FBI raid of Miami mansionAuthorities arrested Malone Lam and Jeandiel Serrano for stealing and laundering over $230 million in cryptocurrency.
Terra Blockchain Restarts After $4M ExploitTerra blockchain paused operations after a reentrancy attack led to theft of over $4 million in tokens.
Crypto Hacks Net $19B Since 2011 and Illegal Activity on Blockchain Is Still GrowingAlmost $19 billion of cryptocurrency has been stolen since 2011, with rising illegal activity on the blockchain.