Analysis of the 2024 Blockchain Security and Anti-Money Laundering Annual Report: DPRK & Money Laundering Tools
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Analysis of the 2024 Blockchain Security and Anti-Money Laundering Annual Report: DPRK & Money Laundering Tools
In recent years, North Korean hackers have frequently been at the center of cybersecurity incidents, especially in the cryptocurrency sector. In 2024, these hackers allegedly stole cryptocurrency assets worth hundreds of millions of dollars through sophisticated attack methods and laundering techniques, posing significant challenges to the blockchain industry and global anti-money laundering (AML) efforts. This article explores the attack and laundering tactics of North Korean hackers, along with their use of mixing tools.
DPRK
Below is a list of major incidents attributed to North Korean hacker groups (Data source: SlowMist Hacked):
Methods of Attacks
Beyond technical exploits, many of these attacks relied heavily on social engineering to gain initial access or bypass security measures. For example, the DMM Bitcoin and Radiant breaches involved attackers building trust with targets through impersonation and phishing before deploying malware.
- Suspected North Korean Hackers …
In recent years, North Korean hackers have frequently been at the center of cybersecurity incidents, especially in the cryptocurrency sector. In 2024, these hackers allegedly stole cryptocurrency assets worth hundreds of millions of dollars through sophisticated attack methods and laundering techniques, posing significant challenges to the blockchain industry and global anti-money laundering (AML) efforts. This article explores the attack and laundering tactics of North Korean hackers, along with their use of mixing tools.
DPRK
Below is a list of major incidents attributed to North Korean hacker groups (Data source: SlowMist Hacked):
Methods of Attacks
Beyond technical exploits, many of these attacks relied heavily on social engineering to gain initial access or bypass security measures. For example, the DMM Bitcoin and Radiant breaches involved attackers building trust with targets through impersonation and phishing before deploying malware.
- Suspected North Korean Hackers …