According to cybersecurity company Kaspersky, North Korean hackers have been attacking South Korean cryptocurrencycurrency companies with a new piece of malware known as “Durian.”
Using special security software and a variety of malware, such as the “AppleSeed” backdoor and the LazyLoad proxy tool, which allow for file downloads, command execution, and data exfiltration, Kimsuky used Durian to attack two cryptocurrencycurrency companies.
Lazarus stole more than $309 million in 2023 alone. This suggests that North Korean hackers pose a serious risk to the security of the cryptocurrencycurrency market.
Kaspersky reported that LazyLoad was also used by Andariel, a renowned cryptocurrency-theft subgroup of the infamous Lazarus Group.
According to recent disclosures, Lazarus stole almost $3 billion worth of cryptocurrencycurrency in six years, including over $200 million in cryptocurrencycurrency between 2020 and 2023.
North Korean hackers’ employment of advanced malware like “Durian” highlights how urgently the cryptocurrencycurrency sector needs strong cybersecurity safeguards.
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