US sentences ‘laptop farmers’ tied to North Korean IT worker scheme
In recent developments, the Justice Department said two men were sentenced for hosting laptops used by North Korean IT workers, bringing the total to eight sentences in five months. Looking…
North Korean cyber spies are no longer just remote threats
In recent developments, north Korea’s crypto playbook now spans fake developers, conference contacts and major DeFi exploits reaching deep across the industry. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…
North Korean workers have been infiltrating DeFi for 7 years: Researcher
In recent developments, security researcher Taylor Monahan listed at least 40 decentralized finance platforms she claims have been infiltrated by North Korean IT workers at some stage of their lives.…
North Korea-linked theft and poor key security dominate Web3 losses: Hacken
In recent developments, hacken says Web3 losses climbed to nearly $4 billion in 2025, with North Korea behind over half the damage, and regulators are under pressure to turn security…
Seoul Considers Sanctions on North Korea Following US Crypto Crackdown
In recent developments, vice Foreign Minister Kim Ji-na says South Korea could adjust its sanctions posture if needed, citing threats from North Korean crypto theft. Looking closer, market participants highlight…
Are you a freelancer? North Korean spies may be using you
In recent developments, north Korea is recruiting freelancers as identity proxies to score remote contracts and bank accounts, according to new cyber intelligence research. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…
