Scam Alert: Another 6,260 ETH Lost in GMX-Linked Smart Contracts Another day, another crypto heist. Hackers have exploited vulnerabilities in smart contracts linked to GMX, a decentralized exchange, making off with 6,260 ETH, worth about $13 million. The “Abracadabra Spell cauldron” protocols, part of the decentralized lending platform Abracadabra, were the target, not GMX’s own […]
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WazirX’s Resilient Relaunch: A Beacon of Hope Amidst Cyberattack Fallout WazirX, once India’s leading digital asset exchange, is staging a comeback after a devastating $230 million cyberattack, attributed to North Korea’s notorious Lazarus Group. The exchange is fortifying its defenses and rebuilding user trust with the help of top custodians BitGo Trust and Zodia Custody, […]
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Lazarus Group Shifts $3.76M in Bitcoin, Signals Laundering Efforts The Lazarus Group, a notorious North Korean hacking outfit, has moved approximately $3.76 million in Bitcoin to five unknown wallet addresses. This action follows their recent hack on the Bybit cryptocurrency exchange, which resulted in a staggering $1.4 billion loss. Lazarus Group transferred 44.07 BTC to […]
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ZachXBT Calls for Sweeping Government Regulations After Bybit Hack: Crypto Security in Crisis The recent Bybit hack, where North Korea’s Lazarus Group reportedly stole 401,000 ETH coins valued at $1.4 billion, has led prominent on-chain analyst ZachXBT to voice a stark warning about the state of crypto security. After tirelessly working to freeze the stolen […]
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North Korea Surpasses El Salvador in Bitcoin Holdings, Fueled by Bybit Hack North Korea’s government-backed hackers convert stolen Bybit funds into Bitcoin. Lazarus Group’s activities fund North Korea’s nuclear program, posing a global security threat. DeFi protocols like THORChain play a role in laundering these stolen assets. The Bybit Hack North Korea has leapfrogged El […]
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North Korea’s Bitcoin Bonanza: Surpassing El Salvador and Bhutan with 13,562 BTC North Korea has amassed a significant 13,562 BTC, making it the third-largest government holder of Bitcoin, outranking El Salvador and Bhutan. This development not only reflects the regime’s growing interest in cryptocurrencies but also raises serious concerns about the use of Bitcoin for […]
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Lazarus Group’s Latest Moves: 400 ETH Sent to Tornado Cash, Hackers Target Crypto Vets on Zoom – Lazarus Group deposits 400 ETH to Tornado Cash – Linked to major hacks including Ronin and Bybit – North Korean hackers target crypto leaders with fake Zoom calls The notorious Lazarus Group, a North Korean hacking entity known […]
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North Korea’s Lazarus Group Targets Crypto Founders on Zoom Imagine joining a Zoom call to discuss your groundbreaking crypto startup, only to discover you’re being watched by North Korea’s Lazarus Group. This isn’t a scene from a spy thriller but a chilling reality for new cryptocurrency founders who have become the latest targets of North […]
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North Korea’s Lazarus Group Escalates Cyberwar, Targets Crypto Developers North Korea’s Lazarus Group has launched a sophisticated cyberattack, stealing nearly $1.46 billion from Bybit and now targeting cryptocurrency developers through the npm repository. This escalation highlights the group’s evolving tactics and the urgent need for enhanced security within the crypto ecosystem. Lazarus Group targets npm […]
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Chrome Extension Compromise Puts Crypto Wallets at Risk, Analysts Warn Over 500,000 users of the popular Chrome extension SwitchyOmega were hit hard when a sophisticated phishing attack led to the theft of their private keys. Cybersecurity firm SlowMist has issued a critical warning for users to check their extension IDs to safeguard their digital assets. […]
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