A hacker group linked to North Korea, called TraderTraitor, stole approximately 48.2 billion yen, or about $307 million, from the Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin Co. in May. Japanese police, along with the U.S. Department of Defense and FBI, identified the group and traced the stolen bitcoin to them. An investigation revealed that a DMM ...
South Korea and the United States are teaming up to enhance protection against cryptocurrency thefts, particularly from North Korean hackers. They have recently signed an agreement to collaborate on developing technology to prevent such cyberattacks and track stolen digital assets. The South Korean science ministry will support this initiative until 2026 through a dedicated research ...
South Korea and the United States are teaming up to combat cryptocurrency theft, especially amid threats from North Korea-linked hackers. They’ve recently signed an agreement to collaborate on developing technologies that can prevent attacks and track stolen digital assets. This initiative, backed by South Korea’s science ministry, will last until 2026 and involves researchers from ...
In 2017, SWIFT cut off North Korea’s last banks to limit its nuclear ambitions, but the country still finds ways to earn foreign currency. North Korea engages in smuggling coal and minerals, sending workers abroad, and cyber theft. With China as a key player, North Korea smuggles goods disguised as trash and uses overseas workers ...
North Korean groups have stolen a record $1.34 billion through cryptocurrency hacks in 2024, which is more than double the amount stolen last year. This surge highlights how crucial cybercrime has become for funding North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs, with estimates suggesting that around a third of their missile funding comes from these criminal ...
Recent political unrest in South Korea has shocked the country and its allies, especially the United States. President Yoon Suk Yeol unexpectedly declared martial law, claiming it was necessary to protect democracy from anti-state forces, but quickly reversed his decision amid widespread protests. This turmoil raises concerns about stability in a crucial U.S. military ally, ...
In a surprising move, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law but quickly reversed it due to public backlash. This political upheaval raises concerns about the stability of a key US ally amid rising global tensions. The declaration, aimed at combating perceived anti-state forces, sparked protests and calls for Yoon’s resignation. The situation ...
Yoon Suk Yeol, the president of South Korea since 2022, is a member of the conservative People Power Party. He won the election by a very narrow margin against Lee Jae-myung from the Democratic Party. Yoon has a background as a prosecutor and presents a tough stance on North Korea, wanting to strengthen the military ...
Yoon Suk Yeol, the South Korean president since 2022, is known for his conservative policies and hardline stance on North Korea. He narrowly won the presidency by less than one percentage point against rival Lee Jae-myung. With a background in law, Yoon aims to strengthen the military and prioritize relations with the United States, particularly ...
