OFAC Sanctions DPRK IT Facilitators in $800M Scheme
The U.S. Department of the Treasury said that OFAC sanctioned six individuals and two entities tied to North Korea’s overseas IT worker schemes, which Treasury said
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North Korean Hackers Infiltrate Crypto Cloud via Front-End Exploit, Shocking New Report Finds
TL;DR North Korean hackers exploited a React front-end vulnerability to access crypto cloud infrastructure, stealing AWS credentials, private keys, and source code. These breaches contributed to
Crypto Crime Surges Again After Years of Decline, TRM Labs Warns
TL;DR TRM Labs recorded a rebound in crypto-related crime in 2025. A total of $158 billion was moved, although that amount accounted for just 1.2% of
North Korean Hackers Use Fake Job Interviews to Target Crypto and AI Firms
A cyber espionage campaign linked to North Korea has compromised thousands of companies worldwide. The hacking group, known as PurpleBravo, targeted over 3,100 IP addresses across
Chainalysis Report Details Sharp Rise in State-Linked Illicit Crypto Activity
TL;DR Chainalysis recorded at least $154 billion received by illicit cryptocurrency addresses in 2025, a 162% year-over-year increase, although the figure is considered a lower-bound estimate.
North Korea industrializes crypto theft and turns 2025 into a record year
TL;DR North Korea stole over $2.17B in crypto in H1 2025, exceeding all of 2024. The $1.5B heist from Bybit in February was the largest single
North Korea Tops Global Crypto Theft Charts in 2025: Chainalysis
TL;DR DPRK dominance: North Korean hackers stole $2.02 billion in 2025, representing 76% of all service compromises. Their cumulative haul now exceeds $6.75 billion. Evolving tactics:
North Korea Hackers Behind $300M Crypto Theft via Fake Zoom Calls
Hackers linked to North Korea stole over $300 million in cryptocurrency through fake Zoom meetings. The attackers contact victims via Telegram using accounts that appear to
North Korea Uses Banned Nvidia GPUs to Build AI for Crypto Theft and Sanctions Evasion
TL;DR North Korea develops AI to enhance its cryptocurrency cybercrime operations. Researchers use banned Nvidia hardware to train sophisticated AI models. AI creates deepfakes and forges
Ex‑SEAL Warns: North Korean Crypto Infiltration Far Deeper Than Believed
TL;DR Up to 20% of cryptocurrency companies could have North Korean operatives working internally. Between 30% and 40% of job applications in the crypto sector originate
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