😨 North Korean hacker organization Lazarus becomes a Bitcoin whale, currently holding over $1 billion in BTC!
The North Korean hacker group Lazarus Group has transformed into a 'whale' in the Bitcoin world by converting stolen funds into Bitcoin! Doesn't that sound shocking?
According to data from Arkham Intelligence, Lazarus currently holds 13,518 BTC, worth $1.13 billion. This means that North Korea may have become the fifth largest holder of Bitcoin in the world, only behind the United States, China, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine, even surpassing Bhutan and El Salvador, two countries that officially hold Bitcoin.
Arkham also reported that the Lazarus Group's wallet contains not only Bitcoin but also 13,702 Ethereum (ETH) worth $26 million, 5,022 Binance Coin (BNB) worth $3 million, $2.2 million in DAI, as well as several stablecoins and wrapped crypto assets. It can be said that this group of hackers has a quite diversified 'portfolio'.
According to Elliptic, North Korean hackers have stolen over $6 billion in cryptocurrency since 2017, allegedly using the funds for missile programs. Blockchain security company CertiK stated that Lazarus recently laundered 400 ETH, worth $750,000 at the time, through Tornado Cash mixing service to hide the source of funds.
Lazarus doesn't just steal; they also develop multiple types of malware. Their recently launched 'BeaverTail' disguises itself as a legitimate JavaScript library, specifically targeting cryptocurrency wallets like Solana and Exodus, to steal user credentials, extract crypto data, and install backdoors.
The crypto exchange OKX has also suspended its Web3 DEX aggregator due to Lazarus abusing its DeFi services, and launched a hacker address detection system to track and block attackers' transactions in real-time. Previously, Lazarus laundered $100 million through OKX's DEX, highlighting the severity of the issue.
In summary, Lazarus's 'success' has caused unrest in the crypto world. They steal huge amounts of money and use crypto assets to hide their wealth. Although platforms like OKX are making efforts to curb and prevent these activities, Lazarus's technology is also evolving, and this 'cat-and-mouse game' is far from over.
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