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north korea
Trade North Korean $1.5B Crypto Heist Traced to Iran Central Bank Wallets
The $1.5 billion crypto heist from Bybit, operated by North Korean hackers, has been traced through blockchain analysis to wallets linked to Iran's central bank, with funds moving through CoinEx exchange. The case underscores growing challenges in enforcing sanctions as cryptocurrency becomes integrated into Iran's financial networks.
Technology North Korea accounts for nearly half of all state-sponsored tech attacks, Crowdstrike finds
A new Crowdstrike report reveals that nearly half (47%) of state-sponsored cyber attacks against US tech companies originate from a single North Korean group, Famous Chollima. The group uses AI-enhanced fake identities to infiltrate remote tech jobs, stealing intellectual property and generating funds that directly support Kim Jong Un's weapons of mass destruction programs.
Technology North Korean Phishing Scheme Targets Developers for Crypto Theft
A North Korean phishing campaign, led by the group UNK_DeadDrop, targets developers with fake job offers to steal cryptocurrency. This operation mirrors tactics used by Lazarus but employs email-based lures and new payloads.