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DPRK’s Largest Cryptocurrency Heist via a Compromised macOS Developer and AWS Pivots

DPRK’s Largest Cryptocurrency Heist via a Compromised macOS Developer and AWS Pivots

North Korean hackers orchestrated a massive cryptocurrency theft, stealing approximately $625 million by compromising a macOS developer’s environment and leveraging Amazon Web Services. The sophisticated attack involved spear-phishing, a custom malware variant, and advanced operational security. It remained undetected for 18 days, highlighting a significant evolution in DPRK’s cyber capabilities and ongoing threats to the financial sector.

Source: cybersecuritynews.com –

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