North Korea
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cryptoNorth Korea's UNC4736 Hacks Crypto for $285 Million
North Korean hackers stole $285M from crypto platforms using social engineering and network vulnerabilities in a six-month operation, raising concerns about ongoing security risks.
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cryptoArbitrum Freezes $70M in Funds Tied to Lazarus Group Hack
Arbitrum's security council took unprecedented action, freezing $70 million in funds linked to the Lazarus Group's exploit of KelpDAO, highlighting ongoing risks in the DeFi space.
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worldProsecutors Seek 30 Years for Ex-President Yoon Over Drone Flights
South Korean prosecutors demand an additional 30-year prison term for ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol for allegedly sending military drones into North Korea. Charges include aiding the enemy and undermining state security.
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cryptoNorth Korea’s Lazarus Group Linked to $577M in Crypto Hacks This Month
Lazarus Group, linked to $577 million in crypto exploits this April, raises concerns about state-backed attacks on DeFi protocols.
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cryptoUmbra Shuts Website to Thwart Hackers Exploiting Kelp Protocol
Privacy protocol Umbra takes its front-end offline to impede hackers moving stolen funds from the Kelp exploit, facing scrutiny over control of decentralized systems.
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cryptoArbitrum Freezes $71M in ETH Amid Kelp Protocol Exploit
Ethereum layer-2 solution Arbitrum has frozen over $71 million in Ether linked to the Kelp protocol hack, sparking debate on decentralization and security.
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cryptoLayerZero Blames Kelp DAO for $290M Exploit, Links Attack to Lazarus Group
LayerZero attributes the massive Kelp DAO exploit to Kelp's inadequate security setup, not its own protocol. The firm points to North Korea's Lazarus Group as the likely perpetrator.
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cryptoEthereum Foundation Uncovers North Korean Infiltration of Crypto Firms
Ethereum Foundation's ETH Rangers Program identifies approximately 100 North Korean IT workers embedded in 53 crypto projects, combating a significant cyber threat.