{"id":151765,"date":"2023-09-08T01:43:34","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T20:13:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/north-korean-hackers-behind-41m-crypto-robbery-fbi-warns-crypto-news\/"},"modified":"2023-09-08T01:43:36","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T20:13:36","slug":"north-korean-hackers-behind-41m-crypto-robbery-fbi-warns-crypto-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/north-korean-hackers-behind-41m-crypto-robbery-fbi-warns-crypto-news\/","title":{"rendered":"North Korean Hackers Behind $41M Crypto Robbery, FBI Warns – Crypto News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has pointed at the notorious Lazarus hacker group, with ties to North Korea, as the mastermind behind a $41 million theft from the cryptocurrency-based sports betting platform, Stake.com. The heist, which sent shockwaves through the world of digital currency, unfolded on or around September 4, 2023, according to an official statement <\/span>released<\/span><\/a> by the FBI on a Wednesday.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Prolific Cybercrime Network<\/h2>\n

The <\/span>Lazarus Group<\/span><\/a>, also known as APT38, has gained notoriety for its involvement in several high-profile international virtual currency heists. The FBI\u2019s investigation into this latest incident has uncovered a disconcerting pattern of cybercriminal activity, linking the DPRK cyber actors to multiple thefts within the cryptocurrency ecosystem.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In 2023 alone, these DPRK actors have absconded over $200 million in ill-gotten digital riches. This alarming figure includes but is not limited to, approximately $60 million of virtual currency swiped from Alphapo and <\/span>CoinsPaid<\/span><\/a> on or about July 22, 2023, and $100 million of virtual currency looted from Atomic Wallet on or about June 2, 2023. It\u2019s a clear testament to the audacity and prowess of the Lazarus Group in the realm of cybercrime.<\/span><\/p>\n

A History of Mischief<\/h2>\n

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The Lazarus Group\u2019s malevolent activities have not gone unnoticed by U.S. authorities. The FBI had previously issued warnings and cybersecurity advisories related to the DPRK\u2019s attacks on platforms like Harmony\u2019s Horizon Bridge and Sky Mavis\u2019 Ronin Bridge. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Treasury\u2019s Office of Foreign Assets Control had sanctioned the Lazarus Group in 2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>FBI\u2019s<\/span><\/a> disclosure reminds private sector entities operating in the cryptocurrency sphere to remain vigilant. They are urged to review previous cybersecurity advisories, particularly those concerning TraderTraitor, and scrutinize blockchain data associated with the identified virtual currency addresses. This vigilance is paramount in safeguarding against transactions directly involving or derived from these addresses.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The FBI, steadfast in its commitment to counter the DPRK\u2019s illicit activities, vows to continue exposing and combating cybercrime and virtual currency theft. The agency encourages anyone with information about these activities to contact their local FBI field office or the FBI\u2019s Internet Crime Complaint Center.<\/span><\/p>\n

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