#lazarus-group News & Analysis

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DeFiBearishCoinDesk · May 4🔥 8/10

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Laywer pops up on Arbitrum DAO forums seeking funds for victims of decades-old North Korean terrorist acts

Families with decades-old judgments against North Korea are attempting to seize 30,765 ETH (approximately $100+ million) frozen after last month's rsETH exploit, claiming the attack was linked to DPRK-affiliated hacking groups like Lazarus. They've filed a New York restraining notice that could prevent Arbitrum from releasing the funds, marking an unprecedented intersection of geopolitical claims, legal enforcement, and DeFi security.

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DeFiBearishCrypto Briefing · May 1🔥 8/10

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North Korea’s Lazarus Group hacks $635M from crypto protocols in April

North Korea's Lazarus Group executed a $635 million hack against cryptocurrency protocols in April, exposing critical vulnerabilities in DeFi infrastructure. The attack is likely to intensify regulatory scrutiny and erode investor confidence in decentralized finance platforms.

CryptoBearishThe Block · May 47/10

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North Korea blames ‘reptile media’ over reports of crypto theft

North Korea has rejected U.S. accusations of cryptocurrency theft as 'absurd slander,' dismissing reports through state media while crypto theft attributed to the country has surpassed $6 billion. The denial highlights the regime's defiant stance against international cybercrime allegations despite mounting evidence of state-sponsored digital asset theft.

CryptoBearishBlockonomi · May 37/10

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Court Blocks Arbitrum DAO from Releasing $71 Million in Hacked Ethereum

A US court has frozen $71 million in Ethereum recovered from the KelpDAO hack, preventing Arbitrum DAO from distributing the funds. North Korea-linked terror creditors obtained a garnishment order, establishing a connection between the stolen assets and the Lazarus Group, demonstrating how blockchain-recovered funds can be seized through traditional legal channels when brought into US jurisdiction.

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CryptoBearishNewsBTC · Apr 67/10

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Here’s Why The Bitcoin And Ethereum Prices Could Keep Crashing This Week

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices face continued downward pressure from multiple negative factors including escalating US-Iran tensions, a $285 million hack of the DRIFT Protocol by North Korean actors, and extreme fear sentiment in the crypto market.

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CryptoBearishCrypto Briefing · Mar 177/10

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Bitrefill reports Lazarus-style exploit drained funds and exposed some user data

Bitrefill, a crypto payment platform, suffered a cyberattack attributed to the Lazarus hacking group that resulted in drained funds and exposed user data. The incident highlights the critical need for stronger cybersecurity measures across cryptocurrency platforms to protect both financial assets and user information.

CryptoBearishThe Block · Mar 176/10

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Crypto e-commerce firm Bitrefill discloses cyberattack, names North Korea’s Lazarus Group as potential suspect

Crypto e-commerce platform Bitrefill disclosed a cyberattack that compromised 18,500 customer purchase records, potentially exposing limited customer information. The company suspects North Korea's Lazarus Group may be responsible for the security breach.