AI-powered threat detection and wallet controls could shield crypto firms from North Korean hackers Cryptocurrency companies are facing mounting pressure to protect themselves from North Korean operatives posing as legitimate developers in the Web3 sector. Security specialists warn that employing these infiltrators could expose... Nazia Saeed — 5 hours ago
CZ warns against North Korean hackers posing as job seekers in crypto sector Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has raised red flags against the rising number of North Korean hackers posing as job seekers in the crypto sector. In a detailed post on... Radhika Parashar — 1 week ago
‘It’s scary’ – crypto workers under siege from North Korean hackers North Korean hackers are saturating the cryptocurrency industry with credible-sounding job offers as part of their campaign to steal digital cash, according to new research, raw data, and interviews. The... Reuters — 3 weeks ago
Counter-hack reveals North Korean IT workers behind $680K crypto exploit A rare counter-hack has exposed the inner workings of a North Korean IT group responsible for a $680,000 crypto hack on fan-token platform Favrr in June 2025. Screenshots leaked from... Nazia Saeed — 1 month ago
Cross-chain crime surges 200%, $21 billion in illicit funds moved: Elliptic report Criminal activity in the crypto space is increasingly moving across blockchain networks. A new report from blockchain analytics firm Elliptic reveals a staggering 200% rise in cross-chain crime over the... Stacy Pereira — 2 months ago
U.S. blacklists North Korean network tied to crypto hacks The United States Treasury Department has imposed new sanctions targeting a North Korea-linked cyber network accused of placing IT workers inside crypto firms to steal sensitive data and divert funds... Nazia Saeed — 2 months ago
U.S. DOJ cracks down on $7.7M laundered for the North Korean regime The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a civil forfeiture complaint seeking to seize over $7.74 million that was allegedly laundered to benefit the North Korean government. The proceeds... Stacy Pereira — 3 months ago
