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Lazarus Group Profits $2.5 Million from WBTC Sales Amid $6 Billion Crypto Theft for Nuclear Weapons Program

Lazarus Group Profits $2.5 Million from WBTC Sales Amid $6 Billion Crypto Theft for Nuclear Weapons Program


The Defiant
2025-04-03 21:15:40

North Korean hackers, specifically from the Lazarus Group, have reportedly profited over $2.5 million from recent cyber attacks involving Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) sales. This incident is part of a broader trend where North Korea has stolen more than $6 billion in cryptocurrencies over the past decade to fund its nuclear weapons program. Investigators have noted that these hackers are both patient and brazen, utilizing tactics such as combing through social media to devise scams. The North Korean regime's cyber capabilities have been cultivated over decades, indicating a complex network of operations aimed at supporting its nuclear ambitions. This is an AI-generated article powered by DeepNewz, curated by The Defiant. For more information, including article sources, visit DeepNewz . To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io


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