🛡️ The United States, Japan, and South Korea jointly issued a statement: The cryptocurrency industry needs to be vigilant against the threat of North Korean hacker attacks
Recently, the governments of the United States, Japan, and South Korea jointly issued a statement to warn friends in the cryptocurrency industry to beware of the threat of North Korean hackers. The warning stated that hackers continue to attack targets around the world with the aim of stealing cryptocurrencies to support their ballistic missile projects, which poses a threat to the global financial system and stability.
In the joint statement, the three governments emphasized that organizations associated with North Korea, especially the Lazarus Group, have clearly demonstrated their malicious activity patterns in cyberspace through a series of acts of stealing cryptocurrencies. These actions not only erode the integrity of the financial system, but also pose a substantial threat to the three countries and the entire international community.
The statement further pointed out that in order to effectively combat cybercrime and maintain the security of the international financial system, the public and private sectors of the three countries must strengthen cooperation. In addition, they reminded that some companies may have unknowingly hired North Korean IT personnel who may have been involved in circumventing sanctions and illegally obtaining funds from cryptocurrency projects.
According to the Chainalysis report, North Korean hackers stole $2.2 billion from crypto platforms in 2024, up 21% year-on-year, accounting for 61% of the total value of stolen assets. The report also shows that North Korea stole more data than ever before in large-scale attacks in 2024.
Therefore, whether you are a practitioner or investor in the cryptocurrency industry, you must always be vigilant to ensure that your assets are safe.
What do you think of the joint warning of the three governments this time? What suggestions do you have for the cryptocurrency industry to strengthen its own security protection? Leave your opinions and suggestions in the comment area!
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