Individual Linked to Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Operation Selling Stolen Tokens at Discounted Rates
Blockchain analysis experts have uncovered an individual allegedly linked to a cryptocurrency money laundering operation selling stolen tokens from recent high-profile exchange hacks at discounted rates. These investigations led to an individual who is reportedly selling stolen cryptocurrency tokens ...
Crypto-Related Exploits Reach All-Time High in September 2023, With $329.8 Million Stolen
In September 2023, crypto-related exploits reached an unfortunate peak, making it the worst month of the year so far in terms of cryptocurrency theft, with a staggering $329.8 million in digital assets stolen. Blockchain security firm CertiK reported on October 2 that the most significant contrib ...
CoinEx Cryptocurrency Exchange Hit by $70 Million Hack – Investigation Points to North Korean Hackers
Hong Kong's cryptocurrency exchange, CoinEx, recently disclosed a security breach resulting in hackers making off with more than $70 million in tokens. CoinEx has been actively investigating the incident and is working on deploying a new wallet system to restore both user access and platform functio ...
U.S. District Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Sanctions on Crypto-Mixer Tornado Cash
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas has dismissed a lawsuit by users of crypto-mixer Tornado Cash who claim the U.S. Treasury Department overstepped its authority by imposing sanctions on the service. Judge Robert Pitman dismissed a lawsuit filed by six Tornado Cash users ...
North Korean Hackers Steal $180 Million in Cryptocurrency in 2023: Impact and UN Report
As reported by Asia Today, citing South Korean law enforcement agencies, North Korean hackers stole $180 million in cryptocurrency in the first half of 2023. According to the South Korean Intelligence Service (NIS), North Korea has illegally taken possession of more than $1.5 billion in virtual a ...
Hackers Return Most of Stolen Assets from Euler Finance’s $197 Million Hack
The group responsible for the hack of DeFi lending platform Euler Finance and the theft of $197 million has reportedly recovered most of the stolen assets. As of March 25, the hackers had returned 51,000 ETH, which is equivalent to about $88 million, and another transfer was made on the same day ...
Lazarus Group Attacks Euler Finance’s Crypto Hackers in North Korea-Linked Cybersecurity Incident
The Lazarus Group, a notorious hacking group believed to be associated with North Korea, has targeted the hackers who recently stole almost $200 million worth of cryptocurrency from Euler Finance, a DeFi lending platform built on the Ethereum blockchain. According to Coindesk's sources, Lazarus h ...