North Korea-backed hackers stole at least $659 million through various cryptocurrency heists in 2024, with a notable $235 million hack of WazirX being officially linked to the regime.
The joint statement highlights that the Lazarus Group employed social engineering strategies and specific malware, like TraderTraitor, to execute these high-value cryptocurrency breaches.
The United States, Japan, and South Korea have strongly advised companies in the blockchain sector to scrutinize hiring practices to avoid inadvertently recruiting North Korean IT workers posing as legitimate candidates.
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