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URGENT CYBER ALERT: North Korean Hackers Target Crypto Wallets via Web Browser Apps
SPECIAL REPORT $SOL
LONDON / SEOUL — Cybersecurity experts and intelligence agencies have issued a high-level warning following sophisticated attacks attributed to North Korean state-sponsored hacking groups, primarily targeting global users of decentralized finance (DeFi) and various cryptocurrency wallets.
The attacks, classified as "supply chain attacks", are not focused on breaching the core blockchain infrastructure but rather on exploiting weaknesses in widely used web browser extensions and third-party wallet applications.
🛑 Method of Attack: Malicious Code Injection
Reports indicate that the threat actors—believed to be affiliated with groups such as Lazarus—have successfully injected malicious code into legitimate, open-source browser extensions or modified popular wallet applications available for download.
Once installed by the user, this code is designed to remain dormant until a transaction is initiated. At the critical moment, the malware covertly:
* Swaps Wallet Addresses: Automatically replaces the legitimate recipient's cryptocurrency address with a hacker-controlled address during the copy/paste process or before the transaction is signed. $BTC
* Harvests Seed Phrases: Prompts the user with fake security warnings to input their wallet's secret recovery phrase (seed phrase), leading to the complete compromise of the assets. #BinanceHODLerAT
🛡️ Immediate Recommended Action for Users
Users of all browser-based crypto wallets are advised to take immediate, defensive measures:
* Verify Source: Only download or update wallet extensions directly from the official website of the wallet provider, and cross-reference the extension ID in the Chrome/Firefox Web Store.
* Hardware Wallets: Transfer significant crypto holdings to a cold storage solution (hardware wallet) which requires physical confirmation for every transaction. $XRP
* Strict Transaction Check: Before finalizing any transaction, meticulously cross-check the recipient address displayed on the wallet interface with the intended address, character by character.
This developing story serves as a critical reminder of the perpetual threat landscape in the digital asset space and the necessity of robust personal security protocols.
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