Accumulating $3 Billion: North Korean Hacker Lazarus Group Crypto Heists
The Lazarus Group, a North Korean hacking entity, has raised global cybersecurity concerns by amassing a substantial $3 billion through sophisticated cryptocurrency heists.
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The Lazarus Group, a North Korean hacking entity, has raised global cybersecurity concerns by amassing a substantial $3 billion through sophisticated cryptocurrency heists.
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Cryptocurrency's inherent anonymity has fostered a dark side, with North Korean state-sponsored hackers pilfering approximately $3 billion in digital currency since 2017,