December 10, 2024 at 05:00AM Radiant Capital was targeted by a North Korean threat actor in a $50 million heist on October 16. Malware infected developers’ devices, enabling fraudulent transactions during normal operations. The attack, linked to group UNC4736, started in September through a deceptive Telegram message and exploited various blockchain platforms before erasing evidence. … Read more
December 9, 2024 at 03:29PM Radiant Capital attributed a $50 million cryptocurrency heist to North Korean hackers known as Citrine Sleet, following a cyberattack on October 16. The attack involved sophisticated malware evading security measures. Radiant is working with U.S. law enforcement to recover stolen funds and emphasizes the need for improved transaction security. **Meeting … Read more
May 31, 2024 at 05:10PM DMM Bitcoin reported the theft of 4,502.9 Bitcoin (BTC), equivalent to $308 million, constituting the most significant cryptocurrency heist of 2024. The stolen Bitcoin has been divided into multiple new wallets to evade detection, with numerous platform services restricted during the investigation. DMM Bitcoin is working to guarantee customers’ deposits. … Read more
May 15, 2024 at 02:37PM Two brothers, Anton Peraire-Bueno and James Pepaire-Bueno, were indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly manipulating the Ethereum blockchain to steal $25 million worth of cryptocurrency in a scheme that took just 12 seconds to execute. If convicted, they face a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison … Read more
December 3, 2023 at 04:11PM North Korean hackers have stolen around $3 billion in cryptocurrency since 2017, targeting exchanges, individuals, and firms. The theft, often led by groups like Kimsuky and Lazarus, funds North Korea’s military and weapons programs. The U.S. Treasury has imposed sanctions on these hacking groups and related entities. Meeting Takeaways: 1. … Read more
November 29, 2023 at 11:54AM The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned and international authorities have seized Sinbad.io, a crypto mixer allegedly used by North Korean Lazarus hackers for laundering money, including millions from high-profile crypto heists. The operation involved the U.S., Netherlands, and Poland, targeting the service to prevent illegal activities. Meeting Takeaways: 1. The U.S. … Read more