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N Korea hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year - report

North Korean hackers significantly contribute to rising cryptocurrency theft, with $1.3bn stolen this year, showcasing an escalating threat in the crypto sector.

Radiant Capital Loses $50M to Blockchain Exploit

Radiant Capital lost over $50 million in a cyberattack due to compromised private keys controlling the protocol's contracts.

LastPass breach comes back to haunt users as hackers steal $12 million in two days

The LastPass data breach continues to impact users, leading to significant cryptocurrency thefts two years later.

North Korean hackers have stolen billions in crypto by posing as VCs, recruiters and IT workers | TechCrunch

North Korean hackers are posing as employees of multinational corporations to steal secrets and fund illegal nuclear program initiatives.
The cyber threat from North Korea is rising, with various hacking groups focusing on cryptocurrency theft and corporate espionage.

North Korea-linked hackers accounted for 61% of all crypto stolen in 2024 | TechCrunch

North Korean hackers significantly contribute to the rise in cryptocurrency theft, reflecting an organized, state-sponsored cybercrime effort. They target crypto to evade sanctions.

North Korean Hackers Lazarus Group Stolen $3B in Cryptocurrency

North Korea-linked hacker organization Lazarus Group has stolen $3 billion in cryptocurrency over the past six years.
In 2022 alone, the group stole $1.7 billion in cryptocurrency, likely to fund North Korean projects.

N Korea hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year - report

North Korean hackers significantly contribute to rising cryptocurrency theft, with $1.3bn stolen this year, showcasing an escalating threat in the crypto sector.

Radiant Capital Loses $50M to Blockchain Exploit

Radiant Capital lost over $50 million in a cyberattack due to compromised private keys controlling the protocol's contracts.

LastPass breach comes back to haunt users as hackers steal $12 million in two days

The LastPass data breach continues to impact users, leading to significant cryptocurrency thefts two years later.

North Korean hackers have stolen billions in crypto by posing as VCs, recruiters and IT workers | TechCrunch

North Korean hackers are posing as employees of multinational corporations to steal secrets and fund illegal nuclear program initiatives.
The cyber threat from North Korea is rising, with various hacking groups focusing on cryptocurrency theft and corporate espionage.

North Korea-linked hackers accounted for 61% of all crypto stolen in 2024 | TechCrunch

North Korean hackers significantly contribute to the rise in cryptocurrency theft, reflecting an organized, state-sponsored cybercrime effort. They target crypto to evade sanctions.

North Korean Hackers Lazarus Group Stolen $3B in Cryptocurrency

North Korea-linked hacker organization Lazarus Group has stolen $3 billion in cryptocurrency over the past six years.
In 2022 alone, the group stole $1.7 billion in cryptocurrency, likely to fund North Korean projects.
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5 charged in "Scattered Spider," one of the most profitable phishing scams ever

Five men charged for running a comprehensive phishing scheme that compromised hundreds of companies and stole millions in cryptocurrency.

Five members of cyber gang Scattered Spider indicted in U.S.

The DOJ charges five members of the Scattered Spider ransomware gang to combat cybercrime.
Arrests aim to disrupt the gang's ongoing criminal activities, including multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency theft.

US authorities arrest five alleged members of Scattered Spider collective

Five individuals charged as part of Scattered Spider hacking collective, accused of stealing $11 million in cryptocurrency through phishing attacks.

5 Defendants Charged Federally with Running Scheme that Targeted Victim Companies via Phishing Text Messages

A group of five defendants is charged with using phishing schemes to steal sensitive data and millions in cryptocurrency.

5 charged in "Scattered Spider," one of the most profitable phishing scams ever

Five men charged for running a comprehensive phishing scheme that compromised hundreds of companies and stole millions in cryptocurrency.

Five members of cyber gang Scattered Spider indicted in U.S.

The DOJ charges five members of the Scattered Spider ransomware gang to combat cybercrime.
Arrests aim to disrupt the gang's ongoing criminal activities, including multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency theft.

US authorities arrest five alleged members of Scattered Spider collective

Five individuals charged as part of Scattered Spider hacking collective, accused of stealing $11 million in cryptocurrency through phishing attacks.

5 Defendants Charged Federally with Running Scheme that Targeted Victim Companies via Phishing Text Messages

A group of five defendants is charged with using phishing schemes to steal sensitive data and millions in cryptocurrency.
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US indicts two over socially engineered $230M+ crypto heist

Two individuals are facing serious charges for stealing over $230 million in cryptocurrency, highlighting the complexities of crypto-related crime and laundering.

Five Scattered Spider suspects indicted for crypto heists

A US indictment names five members of the cyber-gang Scattered Spider accused of stealing millions in cryptocurrency through phishing and ransomware tactics.

Indiana Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing $38M in Crypto Via 'Cyber Intrusion'

A man pleaded guilty to stealing $38 million in cryptocurrency from a financial services company in a cyber intrusion scheme.

US indicts two over socially engineered $230M+ crypto heist

Two individuals are facing serious charges for stealing over $230 million in cryptocurrency, highlighting the complexities of crypto-related crime and laundering.

Five Scattered Spider suspects indicted for crypto heists

A US indictment names five members of the cyber-gang Scattered Spider accused of stealing millions in cryptocurrency through phishing and ransomware tactics.

Indiana Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing $38M in Crypto Via 'Cyber Intrusion'

A man pleaded guilty to stealing $38 million in cryptocurrency from a financial services company in a cyber intrusion scheme.
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2 California men charged in $230 million cryptocurrency theft following FBI raid of Miami mansion

Authorities arrested Malone Lam and Jeandiel Serrano for stealing and laundering over $230 million in cryptocurrency.

Terra Blockchain Restarts After $4M Exploit

Terra blockchain paused operations after a reentrancy attack led to theft of over $4 million in tokens.

Crypto Hacks Net $19B Since 2011 and Illegal Activity on Blockchain Is Still Growing

Almost $19 billion of cryptocurrency has been stolen since 2011, with rising illegal activity on the blockchain.
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