North Korea
$2.2 Billion Stolen from Crypto Platforms in 2024, but Hacked Volumes Stagnate Toward Year-End as DPRK Slows Activity Post-July
Nearly $2.2 billion worth of crypto funds were stolen from hacks in 2024. In the biggest hack, more than $300 million was stolen from one group.
The Response to North Korea’s Crypto Heists: Podcast Ep. 109
In episode 109, we are joined by Jessica Peck (US DOJ) and Chris Wong (FBI) to discuss how North Korea uses crypto to fund its weapons program.
Funds Stolen from Crypto Platforms Fall More Than 50% in 2023, but Hacking Remains a Significant Threat as Number of Incidents Rises
Read to learn about 2023 crypto hacking trends, including DeFi attack vectors and activity of North Korea-affiliated cyber criminals.
2023 Crypto Year in Review: Podcast Ep. 88 – Kim Grauer
In episode 88, we speak with Chainalysis’ very own Director of Research, Kim Grauer about the major events and trends in the cryptocurrency industry in 2023.
U.S. Sanctions Crypto Mixer Sinbad.io for Role in North Korean Laundering Activities
OFAC has sanctioned crypto mixer Sinbad for its role in North Korean laundering activities, following last year's takedown of Tornado Cash and Blender.io. This action demonstrates a significant crackdown on state-sponsored cybercrime.
Russian and North Korean Cyberattack Infrastructure Converge: New Hacking Data Raises National Security Concerns
Chainalysis data shows a concerning collaboration between North Korean and Russian cybercriminals. DPRK-linked hacking groups are using a Russian exchange for laundering illicit crypto assets, posing significant challenges for global law enforcement.
[UPDATED 12/1/23] South Korea Sanctions North Korea Hacking Group Kimsuky, Identifies Related Crypto Addresses. U.S. and Japan Follow Suit.
South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) sanctioned Kimsuky, a North Korean hacking group. Learn about Kimsuky's on-chain activity.
OFAC and South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sanction Entities Associated with North Korean Hacking and IT Worker Crypto Payment Schemes
OFAC sanctioned Chinyong IT and employee for placing North Korean IT workers in overseas roles, funneling money back to DPRK via crypto.
The $80 Million Qubit Hack Likely the Work of North Korea-linked Cybercriminals
Read our blog to learn how North Korean hackers exploited cross-chain bridge Qubit, then laundered funds via mixers and other crypto services.
DPRK Facilitators Charged and Sanctioned, Shedding Light on North Korean Crypto Money Laundering Processes
OFAC sanctioned three individuals operating in China for facilitating DPRK cryptocurrency money laundering activities. Learn more.
2022 Biggest Year Ever For Crypto Hacking with $3.8 Billion Stolen, Primarily from DeFi Protocols and by North Korea-linked Attackers
Crypto hacking had its biggest year ever in 2022 with $3.8 billion stolen primarily from DeFi protocols and largely conducted by North Korean-linked hackers.
$30 Million Seized: How the Cryptocurrency Community Is Making It Difficult for North Korean Hackers To Profit
More than $30M worth of the crypto stolen by North Korean-linked hackers has been seized. Here's how Chainalysis tracked down the funds.
[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 15] Why Crypto Mixer Usage Has Reached All-time Highs in 2022
In episode 15 of Public Key, the Chainalysis podcast, we talk with Kim Grauer about how the usage of crypto mixers has hit all-time highs.
Crypto Mixer Usage Reaches All-time Highs in 2022, With Nation State Actors and Cybercriminals Contributing Significant Volume
Crypto mixers are a go-to tool for cybercriminals and one of the most important types of crypto services for compliance professionals to understand.
[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 8] The Lazarus Heist: A Peek Inside North Korea’s Global Cyber War
Episode 8 of the Chainalysis Public Key podcast takes a look at North Korea’s global cyber war and the role of the Lazarus Group.
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