South Korea and the U.S. have joined forces to develop technologies to prevent cryptocurrency theft, especially targeting North Korean hackers responsible for large-scale heists. The partnership includes research, tracking stolen assets, and tightening sanctions against networks aiding cybercrimes.
Weatherly“Everyone is trying to screen these people out,” said Zaki Manian, a prominent blockchain developer.
JinseFinanceAmid concerns over crypto-related illicit activities, reports suggest North Korean hackers, linked to the Lazarus Group, exploited Ethereum via Tornado Cash, allegedly transferring funds to BlackRock. BlackRock has yet to respond. Despite challenges, Ethereum rebounded, showing resilience. However, motives behind the transfer remain unclear, prompting questions about its significance.
BerniceAlejandro Cao de Benos, a flamboyant Spanish aristocrat and founder of the pro-North Korea group Korea Friendship Association (KFA), was arrested in Madrid last week on U.S. charges related to cryptocurrency technology. Despite his release a day later, the saga highlights the complex web of international sanctions, political agendas, and alleged illicit activities surrounding North Korea.
JoySpanish founder, Cao de Benos, faces extradition for his alleged involvement in a crypto scheme aiding North Korea.
Hui XinResearchers have unearthed a new phishing campaign involving North Korea-linked hackers targeting NFT users purchasing tokens.
decryptNorth Korea seems to be using hacked funds to finance their new nuclear adventures.
OthersHackers from North Korea has reportedly found a new victim in DeBridge Finance, a cross-chain interoperability and liquidity transfer protocol, ...
BitcoinistPer a Bloomberg report, North Korean-backed hackers might be stepping up their efforts and attack vectors against the crypto industry. ...
BitcoinistFormer Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith has been sentenced to 63 months in prison and a $100,000 fine for violating sanctions on North Korea.
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