In a joint statement, the United States, Japan, and South Korea highlighted the growing threat posed by North Korean cyber actors to the global cryptocurrency sector.

the US, Japanand South Korea The blockchain industry has warned about north korea Cyber ​​attacks that could destabilize the global financial system. In common General statement On January 14, the Japanese government indicated that groups like the Lazarus Group were targeting exchanges and investors to steal cryptocurrencies.

Governments have highlighted North Korean hackers using social engineering methods, such as malware such as TraderTraitor and AppleJeus, and urged web3 companies to review previous advice to avoid accidentally hiring DPRK IT workers. Countries also encouraged public-private cooperation through initiatives such as Crypto-ISAC in the United States and related efforts in Japan and South Korea, according to the statement.

In 2024 alone, the DPRK has been linked to thefts worth millions, including... $308 million hack From Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin and a $50 million attack on South Korean trading platform Upbit.

At the Cyberwarcon conference in late November 2024, the researchers said Found Many North Korean hackers were posing as remote employees of large companies, including IT workers and recruiters. The study also revealed two hacker groups, Sapphire Sleet and Ruby Sleet, working for North Korea, stole $10 million in just six months by posing as recruiters or venture capitalists.