North Korean Hackers Spread ‘Hidden Risk’ Malware via Disinformation
A sophisticated new malware operation called “Hidden Risk” by North Korean thieves targets bitcoin companies. Learn how this covert attack works, its strategies, and how to protect yourself against this growing threat.
SentinelOne’s findings, released with Hackread.com, reveal that State-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) outfit ‘BlueNoroff’ is undertaking ‘Hidden Risk’ to target bitcoin businesses.
BlueNoroff, a subgroup of the North Korean state-backed Lazarus Group, is allegedly targeting cryptocurrency and decentralized finance groups with email and PDF lures including fake news headlines and crypto content. Apparently, SentinelLabs threat researchers discovered this.
Tether helps Canadian cops
Tether helped the OPP recover $10,000 CAD in stolen bitcoins.
Tether worked with the OPP’s Cyber Investigations Team to combat cybercrime, as shown by this recovery.
The OPP demanded that Tether freeze the theft and restore the digital assets to their rightful owners.
OPP Detective Staff Sergeant Addison Hunter praised Tether’s willingness to help retrieve the stolen cash, according to Tether’s press statement.
Tether says it has helped 195 law enforcement agencies in 48 countries battle cybercrime.
Tether said on November 8 that it completed its first Middle East crude oil investment finance deal, expanding beyond bitcoin.
Tether denied anti-money-laundering and sanctions legislation violations in the US.
Manhattan prosecutors reportedly probed Tether’s cryptocurrency for illegal conduct. Tether may potentially face Treasury Department penalties, which may hinder American trade with the company.
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North Korean Hackers Use Fake News to Spread ‘Hidden Risk’ Malware