Lazarus Group Linked to DMM Crypto Heist
North Korean Hacker Group TraderTraitor Linked to $308 Million Cryptocurrency Heist
In a shocking turn of events, U.S. and Japanese officials have identified North Korean hacker group TraderTraitor as the mastermind behind a staggering $308 million cryptocurrency heist that targeted the Japanese exchange DMM Bitcoin in May. This incident marks another significant cyber attack attributed to North Korea, highlighting the growing threat posed by this notorious group, which is believed to be a subgroup of the infamous Lazarus hacking collective.
How TraderTraitor Executed the Heist
The breach occurred nearly two months after the Japanese wallet software firm Ginco fell victim to a social engineering attack. A threat actor impersonating a LinkedIn recruiter successfully compromised the
