North Korean Hackers Lazarus Group Move $1.2 Million in Bitcoin, Tied to $600 Million in Cryptocurrency Thefts This Year
• North Korean hacking group Lazarus Group moved $1.2 million in bitcoin from a coin mixer to a holding wallet, their largest transaction in over a month
• Lazarus Group has allegedly been behind $3 billion in cryptocurrency hacks and exploits over past 3 years
• U.S. Treasury Dept. has tied Lazarus Group to $600 million theft from Ronin bridge linked to Axie Infinity
• North Korea-affiliated hackers involved in 1/3 of all crypto exploits and thefts in 2023, making off with $600 million according to report
• Lazarus Group wallet now holds $79 million in tagged bitcoin and ether across wallets tracked by blockchain analysis firm Arkham