Cyber Heist Alert: North Korea Hackers Lazarus Group Use LinkedIn To Prey On Crypto Firms

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The notorious Lazarus Group, a cyber-hacker entity backed by North Korea, appears to have escalated its fraudulent activities to attack crypto by exploiting LinkedIn’s professional networking platform. This cyber threat has been detailed in a report by SlowMist, a leading information security firm. The Lazarus Group, known for its elaborate cyber offenses, has now impersonated […]

Crypto Fraud Crackdown: SEC, DOJ Charge HyperFund Founders In $1.8 Billion Scheme | Bitcoinist.com

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In a significant development, the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced criminal charges against two individuals. It secured a guilty plea from a third person involved in a global crypto Ponzi fraud scheme known as HyperFund, among other aliases.  The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) also filed a related civil action, charging two individuals involved […]