Lazarus Group Linked to $3.2 Million Crypto Heist, Launders Funds Through Tornado Cash

Lazarus Group Linked to $3.2 Million Crypto Heist, Launders Funds Through Tornado Cash

The notorious North Korean-linked Lazarus Group has resurfaced at the centre of a shocking $3.2 million cryptocurrency scam, once again demonstrating the group’s evolving tactics and ongoing threat to the digital finance world. The incident, which unfolded on May 16, targeted an unsuspecting victim who lost millions in crypto assets that were swiftly funnelled across…

North Korean Hackers Harness ChatGPT to Supercharge Crypto Heists Across Asia

North Korean Hackers Harness ChatGPT to Supercharge Crypto Heists Across Asia

North Korea’s notorious state-sponsored hackers have taken a technological leap: they’re now using artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT to automate cryptocurrency theft, according to South Korean cybersecurity experts. This revelation highlights a dangerous new frontier in cybercrime, where advanced AI is weaponized by state actors to target digital assets with unprecedented efficiency. Lee Seul-gi, lead…

Greece Traces Local Wallet to $1.5 Billion Bybit Crypto Heist in Landmark AML Investigation

Greece Traces Local Wallet to $1.5 Billion Bybit Crypto Heist in Landmark AML Investigation

In a breakthrough investigation, Greek authorities have uncovered a direct domestic connection to one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in history the $1.5 billion Bybit hack that rocked global digital asset markets in February 2024. The Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) confirmed it had frozen a Greek user’s cryptocurrency wallet after advanced blockchain analysis revealed it…