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North Korean Hackers Pose as U.S. Firms to Target Crypto with Malware—Because Even Cybercrime Has a Bull Market
North Korean Hackers Pose as U.S. Firms to Target Crypto with Malware—Because Even Cybercrime Has a Bull Market
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Lazarus Group strikes again—this time masquerading as legitimate American businesses to infect crypto firms with sophisticated malware. Because nothing says ’decentralized finance’ like a centralized hacking operation backed by a rogue state.
Security researchers report the hackers are using fake LinkedIn profiles, counterfeit corporate websites, and poisoned PDFs to bypass defenses. The playbook? Classic supply-chain attack—just with extra crypto dust.
While Wall Street still debates blockchain use cases, Pyongyang’s cyber brigades clearly see the industry’s weak spots: fat stacks and thin security. Another reminder that in crypto, the most reliable smart contracts are the ones that empty your wallet.
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