North Korean Lazarus Group is targeting crypto companies with APT attacks
SlowMist reveals a sophisticated APT attack by North Korea’s Lazarus Group targeting the cryptocurrency industry. Blockchain security firm SlowMist has recently revealed an alarming revelation: The infamous North Korean Lazarus Group is actively targeting the crypto currency industry through an advanced persistent threat (APT) attack . SlowMist Security Alert Recently, we and our partners discovered a large-scale APT attack directed by the North Korean #LazarusGroup against the crypto currency industry. The attack method is as follows: The attack er first disguises his identity, deceives the auditor… pic.twitter.com/XsM7F0bPcV — SlowMist (@SlowMist_Team) September 12, 2023 What are APT Attacks? An advanced persistent threat (APT) is a prolonged, target ed cyber attack where an intruder gains access to a network and remains undetected for an extended period. This kind of attack is generally state-sponsored or carried out by well-funded criminal organizations. What...