How North Korean Hackers Are Weaponizing Nim Malware and ClickFix Tactics to Target Web3 and Cryptocurrency
|

How North Korean Hackers Are Weaponizing Nim Malware and ClickFix Tactics to Target Web3 and Cryptocurrency

If you’re involved in Web3, crypto, national security, or just spend time online, you need to know about a new wave of sophisticated North Korean cyberattacks. These aren’t your average phishing schemes or basic malware drops. North Korean threat actors are now leveraging advanced programming languages and creative social engineering to breach defenses, steal sensitive…

North Korean Crypto Hackers Unleash Nim-Based Mac Backdoor: What Every Web3 & Crypto Startup Needs to Know
|

North Korean Crypto Hackers Unleash Nim-Based Mac Backdoor: What Every Web3 & Crypto Startup Needs to Know

Cryptocurrency and Web3 startups are once again in the crosshairs of North Korea’s elite hacking units—but this time, they’ve upped the ante. Imagine the perfect phishing lure, a Zoom invite from a trusted contact, and a new breed of Mac malware almost invisible to traditional defenses. That’s exactly what researchers have uncovered: a sophisticated, multi-stage…

North Korean Hackers Deploy Python-Based Trojan Targeting Crypto
|

North Korean Hackers Deploy Python-Based Trojan Targeting Crypto

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, a new Python-based remote access Trojan (RAT) known as PylangGhost has emerged, targeting individuals with expertise in cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies. This latest cyber weapon is attributed to the North Korean-aligned group, Famous Chollima, and has drawn significant attention from cybersecurity experts and organizations worldwide. According to research…

crypto heists

The Rise of Crypto Theft: Insights from the Bybit Heist and Certik’s Q1 2025 Report

Introduction: The Surge in Crypto-Theft The world of cryptocurrency has witnessed a dramatic surge in theft and fraud over the past year, raising significant concerns over the security of digital assets. According to the recent findings from Certik’s Hack3d: Q1 2025 report, the total value of stolen cryptocurrencies has escalated to unprecedented levels, highlighting a…