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North Korean cryptocurrency hackers expand target list

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North Korean hackers known for cryptocurrency heists are expanding their targets to include education, government and healthcare, according to researchers tracking the group. The activity could be a sign that the group, which is suspected in two high-profile cryptocurrency hacks in 2022, may have even bigger plans for 2023. Researchers at the cybersecurity firm Proofpoint […]

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Cryptocurrency hacks shot up in 2022, amounting to almost $4 billion in losses

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The massive losses have prompted scrutiny from U.S. officials about how the illicit use of cryptocurrency poses a national security threat. 

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Ransomware attacks jump as new malware strains proliferate, research finds

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Ransomware cases increased 47 percent amid a rise in attacks involving new strains of malware from the LockBit cybercrime syndicate.

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Why Tornado Cash sanctions are drawing fierce criticism, potential court challenge from crypto group

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Sanctions against the cryptocurrency mixer have ignited concern from industry stakeholders, privacy advocates and legal experts.

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Cryptocurrency ‘mixers’ see record transactions from sanctioned actors

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Mixers aren’t solely used by criminals, but they are extremely popular with them.

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Chinese hackers targeted U.S. political reporters just ahead of Jan. 6 attack, researchers say

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The previously unreported campaigns represent one of several ongoing nation-state attempts to hack journalists, the researchers said.

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FBI, CISA, Treasury: North Korean hackers taking aim at health care with Maui ransomware

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The ransomware has previously received little public scrutiny.

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North Korea aims ‘TraderTraitor’ malware at cryptocurrency workers

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is attributing the campaign to hackers known as the Lazarus Group.

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Treasury updates Lazarus Group sanctions with digital currency address linked to Ronin Bridge hack

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The address received $600 million in Ethereum and other digital currency during the March attack, crypto-tracking company Chainalysis said.

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Dual North Korean hacking efforts found attacking Google Chrome vulnerability

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The hacking attempts are just the latest in the multiple ongoing hacking campaigns from the North Korean government.

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