South Korea probes loss of seized bitcoin in phishing attack

South Korea is currently conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the loss of a substantial amount of seized bitcoin, which was allegedly taken during a sophisticated phishing attack aimed at government officials and cryptocurrency authorities. This incident raises concerns about the security measures in place for handling digital assets and highlights the growing threat of cybercrime in the realm of cryptocurrency. source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/23/south-korea-probes-significant-bitcoin-loss-in-a-phishing-attack