The North Korean hacker group Lazarus is suspected of orchestrating an attack against South Korea's largest Crypto Assets exchange, involving approximately 45 billion won (about 30.6 million USD). Following the incident, authorities have launched an on-site investigation into the exchange. Lazarus has previously funded North Korean regime activities through similar attacks on Crypto Assets exchanges.
The exchange suspended all deposit and withdrawal functions after unauthorized transfers led to the theft of funds from its Solana network hot wallet. The exchange promised to compensate affected users using the company's own assets.
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The North Korean hacker group Lazarus is suspected of attacking South Korea's largest encryption exchange and stealing $30.6 million.
The North Korean hacker group Lazarus is suspected of orchestrating an attack against South Korea's largest Crypto Assets exchange, involving approximately 45 billion won (about 30.6 million USD). Following the incident, authorities have launched an on-site investigation into the exchange. Lazarus has previously funded North Korean regime activities through similar attacks on Crypto Assets exchanges.
The exchange suspended all deposit and withdrawal functions after unauthorized transfers led to the theft of funds from its Solana network hot wallet. The exchange promised to compensate affected users using the company's own assets.