North Korea-Linked Lazarus Group Transfers $1M in Bitcoin Amid US Sanctions

January 9, 2024
North Korea-Linked Lazarus Group Transfers $1M in Bitcoin Amid US Sanctions
  • The Lazarus Group, a notorious cybercriminal organization thought to be sponsored by North Korea, has moved over $1 million in Bitcoin.

  • The group has stolen an estimated $3 billion worth of cryptocurrency since 2017.

  • They have been linked to high-profile hacks on Poloniex, Coinex, and Stake.com.

  • The US Treasury Department has sanctioned individuals associated with the group and a crypto mixer called Blender.io.

  • Despite these withdrawals, the Lazarus Group still holds over $80 million in cryptocurrency.

Summary based on 0 sources


Get a daily email with more Crypto stories

More Stories