North Korean Hackers Steal $308M in Bitcoin

North Korean Hackers Pull Off $308M Bitcoin Heist from Crypto Firm DMM Bitcoin
Japanese and U.S. authorities have formerly attributed the theft of cryptocurrency worth $308 million from cryptocurrency company DMM Bitcoin in May 2024 to North Korean cyber actors.
North Korean Hacker Group Behind $380 Million Bitcoin Theft, FBI Warns
According to reports released on Thursday, North Korean hackers have been identified as the perpetrators behind the theft of approximately $380 million worth of 4,500 bitcoins from the Japanese exchange DMM Bitcoin in late May.
North Korean hackers behind $308M Bitcoin theft in Japan in May, authorities say
Japan's National Police Agency said on Tuesday that the hacker group TraderTraitor, which is based in North Korea, is likely responsible for a May hack that allowed $308 million in Bitcoin to be taken
North Korea Blamed for May's $305M Hack on Japanese Crypto Exchange DMM
Japanese police and U.S. agencies said the attack was "affiliated" with TraderTraitor, which is characterized by social engineering.
North Korea faces South Korean sanctions targeting crypto hackers and IT operatives
South Korea has imposed sanctions on North Korean crypto hackers and IT workers to prevent the country from funding its weapon programs through cybercrime.
North Korean hackers account for over 60% of all global cryptocurrency stolen in 2024
North Korean hackers have stolen $1.34bn (£1bn) in cryptocurrency in 2024, accounting for nearly 60 per cent of the total amount stolen across the world, according to a new study. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
North Korean hackers linked to hack of 4,500 bitcoins from Japanese crypto exchange
North Korean hackers linked to the infamous Lazarus hacking group have been identified as being behind the theft of more than 4,500 bitcoins from Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin earlier this year.
FBI Blames North Korea for $308M Cryptocurrency Hack as Losses Surge in 2024
The FBI said the target was tricked into downloading a malicious Python script under the guise of a pre-employment test hosted on GitHub.
Analysis: North Korea-affiliated hackers stole assets from DMM Bitcoin
A US data analysis firm says hackers affiliated with North Korea are believed to be responsible for a massive loss of assets from Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin in May.
North Korea hacker group identified in theft of DMM Bitcoin assets
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A North Korea-linked hacker group stole digital assets worth 48.2 billion yen ($307 million) from Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin Co. in May, Japanese police said on Tuesday.
North Korean Hackers Steal $308M in Bitcoin from DMM Bitcoin
Authorities from Japan and the United States have identified North Korean cyber actors as the culprits behind the theft of $308 million worth of cryptocurrency from DMM Bitcoin in May 2024. This cyber heist was officially attributed to North Korean-linked TraderTraitor threat activity,
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