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North Korea’s Cyberattacks on Cryptocurrency Intensify

Solomon M. by Solomon M.
April 1, 2025
in Latest News
Key Points:

  • The Lazarus Group, linked to North Korea, hacked Bybit.
  • Over $1.5 billion stolen in Ethereum tokens.
  • Funds moved and laundered via decentralized services.

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North Korea’s Cyberattacks on Cryptocurrency Intensify

North Korean cyberattacks targeting the cryptocurrency industry are intensifying, with the FBI attributing a major hack of Bybit exchange to the Lazarus Group.

These attacks highlight a growing challenge for the global crypto market and intensify scrutiny from financial watchdogs worldwide.

North Korea’s cyber operations have escalated, the latest being a $1.5 billion theft from Bybit exchange. This incident, confirmed by the FBI, continues a trend of sophisticated hacks by the Lazarus Group. Ben Zhou, CEO of Bybit, confirmed the breach’s origin linked to the multisig platform Safe{Wallet}. This attack shows North Korea’s strategy to overload compliance efforts, complicating tracing actions across various platforms. Nick Carlsen, a North Korea expert and former FBI subject matter expert, said,

The Bybit exploit indicates that the regime is intensifying its ‘flood the zone’ technique—overwhelming compliance teams, blockchain analysts, and law enforcement agencies with rapid, high-frequency transactions across multiple platforms, thereby complicating tracking efforts.

The hack of Bybit resulted in a massive theft of Ethereum tokens, emphasizing the vulnerability of even prominent exchanges. Sophisticated laundering techniques have been employed, causing a surge in on-chain activities, particularly through THORchain.

Industry experts and agencies are concerned by the financial implications of such attacks. The stolen funds help North Korea circumvent economic sanctions and challenge traditional financial systems. This situation impacts global cybersecurity readiness and could prompt regulatory bodies to tighten security measures.

The ongoing cyber threats from North Korea necessitate robust international collaboration. Bybit’s hack indicates potential financial instability, prompting law enforcement and financial entities to reconsider their cybersecurity strategies. Chronic attacks on the crypto space reflect a diverse and evolving threat landscape.

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