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N. Korean Hacking Group Lazarus Suspected Behind Recent Crypto Hacking: Sources
North Korea-linked Lazarus group suspected of stealing $30.6 million in Solana assets; Upbit will cover losses as authorities plan an on-site probe.
- On Nov. 28, authorities said North Korean hacking group Lazarus is suspected in a breach that took around 45 billion won from Upbit, and Dunamu confirmed 44.5 billion won in Solana‑affiliated assets moved to an unauthorized wallet address.
- Authorities said the methods used resemble the 2019 Upbit theft of 58 billion won, and a security official said, `It is the tactic of Lazarus to transfer crypto to wallets at other exchanges and attempt money laundering.`
- A government official said hackers may have compromised administrators' accounts instead of attacking servers, and others suggested Thursday was chosen as Naver Corp. announced acquiring Dunamu the day before.
- Authorities will carry out an on-site investigation at the exchange, and Dunamu said it plans to cover the full amount with company assets.
- Experts noted Pyongyang is seeking to raise money amid foreign currency shortages, while a security official said `hackers have a strong tendency toward self-display`, influencing Lazarus's methods.
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