Report: North Korean Hackers Have Stolen $3 Billion Worth of Crypto

Over the past five years, hackers backed by North Korea have successfully stolen approximately $3 billion in cryptocurrency.

• 2023-06-13
• North Korean sophisticated tactics government officials Cryptocurrency

How North Korea’s Hacker Army Stole $3 Billion in Crypto, Funding Nuclear Program

The reclusive regime has trained cybercriminals to impersonate tech workers or employers, amid other schemes, helping fund its defense despite Western sanctions.

• 2023-06-11
• North Korean Sky Mavis Anne Neuberger North Koreans ballistic missile program

Study: North Korean Crypto Hackers Have Stolen $2.3 Billion

According to a report by Nikkei, Japan has been the most affected country by North Korean cyberattacks on cryptocurrency platforms and users.

• 2023-05-16
• North Korean Japan

North Korean banker indicted, 2 others sanctioned over cryptocurrency money laundering scheme

A representative of a North Korean bank was indicted Monday and his co-conspirators were sanctioned for their involvement in a cryptocurrency money laundering scheme.

• 2023-04-25
• North Korean Treasury Department Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation cryptocurrency exchanges Sim Hyon Sop money laundering cryptocurrency National Cheng money laundering scheme

North Korean Hackers Use Cloud Mining Services to Launder Dirty Crypto

Cloud-based infrastructure can save costs—but may also be an attractive avenue for criminals.

• 2023-03-29
• North Korean Mandiant Workers’ Party of Korea cloud mining services cryptocurrency hacking group