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Mon 5 Oct1
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Blockchain investigator ZachXBT says he infiltrated a Chinese crypto laundering network linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group after the $1.5 billion Bybit hack. His investigation connected private chats with public blockchain records and, he says, helped freeze stolen funds while exposing operators who claimed to handle money from several major thefts. In an October 5 […] The post Researcher Infiltrates Lazarus Group’s Crypto Laundering Network After $1.5B Bybit Hack appeared first on Cyber Secu
Tue 29 Sept1
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A North Korea-linked malware campaign has found a way to keep infected computers connected to its operators. Instead of storing malware on Ethereum, the attackers hide the location of a control server inside cryptocurrency transfers. The campaign reaches developers through fake job offers, tainted code repositories and malicious software packages. Running the code can install […] The post Hackers Turned Ethereum Into a Secret Messaging System for Malware appeared first on Cyber Security News .
Mon 28 Sept1
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Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has begun restoring withdrawals after attackers exploited its backend wallet infrastructure on September 24, stealing approximately $387.5 million from hot and warm wallets. The incident did not involve stolen private keys, and Bitget said its offline cold wallets and separate self-custodial Bitget Wallet service remained unaffected. Nevertheless, the breach demonstrates how attackers […] The post Bitget Backend Breach Drains $387.5 Million as DPRK-Linked Launderer
Mon 21 Sept1
North Korean WaterPlum Hackers Infect 30,000 PCs via Fake Job Interviews, Steal $10.7M Crypto
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North Korean-linked WaterPlum operators have turned job hunting into a route for theft. By posing as recruiters, they persuaded software developers to run harmful files during apparently normal online interviews. The campaign, also known as Contagious Interview, reached at least 30,000 computers in more than 100 countries between December 2025 and July 2026. The attackers […] The post North Korean WaterPlum Hackers Infect 30,000 PCs via Fake Job Interviews, Steal $10.7M Crypto appeared first on
Thu 17 Sept1
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North Korean operators are using artificial intelligence, remote-control software, and hired stand-ins to make fraudulent job candidates look genuine during technical interviews. The scheme turns routine hiring into a route for sanctions evasion, payroll fraud, data theft, and access to company systems. The activity surfaced through a job advertisement posted in the Mouse Review Discord […] The post North Korean IT Workers Use AI and Remote Desktop Tools to Fake Technical Interviews appeared fir
Mon 7 Sept1
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South Korean automotive and media organizations have been hit by a quiet Linux intrusion toolkit built for long-term access. The malware hides inside software that manages web traffic, allowing attackers to watch users, steal information, and change pages delivered through compromised servers. The operation appears designed for patience rather than disruption. Attackers likely entered through […] The post DPRK-Linked Hackers Deploy Ted Backdoor and CurlRAT Against South Korean Firms appeared fir
Fri 4 Sept1
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Mac users are being targeted with 14 fake application installers that appear to offer familiar software but instead start a credential-stealing remote-access trojan. The files were distributed as macOS disk images and installer packages, giving attackers another route into systems used by developers and job seekers. The activity is tied to the long-running Contagious Interview […] The post 14 Fake macOS Installers Linked to DPRK Campaign Deliver Credential-Stealing RAT appeared first on Cyber Se
Mon 24 Aug1
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Kimsuky has been linked to a new espionage campaign that turns a Chrome extension into a quiet Gmail collector. The operation begins with convincing phishing emails and ends with attackers gaining access to messages, attachments, and a victim’s computer. Its mix of browser theft and remote control makes a single opened file especially risky. The […] The post Kimsuky Uses AI-Generated Chrome Extension to Automatically Steal Gmail Data appeared first on Cyber Security News .