DOJ Dismantles DPRK-Linked Crypto Theft Scheme

Four North Koreans Charged in Nearly $1 Million Cryptocurrency Theft Scheme

ATLANTA – Four North Korean nationals, Kim Kwang Jin (김관진), Kang Tae Bok (강태복), Jong Pong Ju (정봉주), and Chang Nam Il (창남일), have been charged in a five-count wire fraud and money laundering indictment arising from a scheme to be hired as remote IT workers and then steal and launder over $900,000 in virtual currency. “The defendants used fake and stolen personal identities to conceal their North Korean nationality, pose as remote IT workers, and …

DOJ Dismantles DPRK-Linked Crypto Theft Scheme

DPRK-linked perpetrators landed in remote IT jobs using fake and stolen identities, to steal and launder over $900,000 in crypto.

Lazarus group steals $3.2M in Solana assets as MUTM goes viral ahead of Q3

North Korean hackers, identified as the Lazarus Group, have struck again, siphoning $3.2 million in Solana assets from a victim on May 16, 2025, according to on-chain sleuth ZachXBT.  The stolen haul, including 800 ETH funneled into Tornado Cash across June 25 and 27, underscores the persistent threat of state-sponsored cyberattacks in the crypto market.  […]

Montenegro Extradites Cryptocurrency Mogul to the United States – EUROP INFO

Montenegro has extradited a prominent cryptocurrency mogul to the United States, marking a significant development in the ongoing international crackdown on digital currency-related crimes. According to the Associated Press, the move underscores growing cooperation between Balkan authorities and U.S. law enforcement in targeting individuals accused of cryptocurrency fraud and other illicit activities. The extradition highlights the increasing gl…

North Korean hackers may hold 900+ crypto jobs, ZachXBT warns

As much as 920 North Koreans might have infiltrated crypto firms, under direction of the regime.

New macOS Malware Uses Process Injection and Remote Access to Steal Keychain Credentials

A sophisticated campaign by North Korean (DPRK)-aligned threat actors targeting Web3 and cryptocurrency businesses has been uncovered, showcasing an alarming evolution in macOS malware tactics. According to detailed analysis by SentinelLABS, alongside corroborating reports from Huntabil.IT and Huntress, the attackers deploy a multi-stage attack chain featuring Nim-compiled binaries, process injection techniques, and encrypted remote communicatio…