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🥸When cryptocurrency is under threat: who are the Lazarus Group hackers?🤓
The Lazarus Group is a hacker group likely connected to the North Korean government. It is known by various names: Guardians of Peace, Whois Team, Dark Seoul, Hidden Cobra, Zinc, etc.
The term Lazarus is often used generically for various subgroups such as Andariel, Bluenoroff, APT37, APT38, Kimsuky.
The United States considers the group a "persistent serious threat" and is searching for its members. In particular, the FBI has issued a wanted notice for Pak Chung Hek, which North Korea denies. According to the investigation, he studied in Pyongyang, worked in China, and was linked to APT38. Also wanted are Jon Chang Hyok and Kim Il.
Crimes
The Lazarus Group is involved in cyberattacks, including the hack of Sony Pictures (2014) and the spread of the WannaCry virus. The attack on Sony lasted several months and resulted in a massive data leak due to Windows vulnerabilities. This is considered a response to the satirical film "The Interview," which mocked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
