North Korean Hacker Group Targets Japan Crypto Exchanges

• North Korean Crypto hack group has been targeting crypto assets exchanges in Japan.
• The National Police Agency has warned people to be careful when it comes to digital assets.
  

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The North Korean hacker group Lazarus has been targeting Japanese crypto companies, according to the National Police Agency (NPA). The group has been using social engineering and scams to trap its victims, including sending phishing emails to employees at crypto companies and using social media to coax them into installing malware.

The NPA has raised public awareness of the threat posed by Lazarus and urged people to be on the lookout for suspicious emails and attachments. They have also advised people to use strong passwords and two-factor authentication when dealing with digital assets.

Lazarus is a well-known hacker group that has been active for several years. The group is believed to be funded by the North Korean government and has been responsible for a number of high-profile cyberattacks, including the WannaCry ransomware attack in 2017.

In recent years, Lazarus has shifted its focus to targeting crypto companies. The group is believed to be attracted to the high value of crypto assets and the relatively lax security measures that are often used to protect them.

In 2022, Lazarus is believed to have stolen about $840 million in crypto, most of which from the Ronin bridge hack. The group has also been targeting tech job seekers on LinkedIn, using spear phishing attacks to steal their credentials.

The NPA’s warning is a reminder of the growing threat posed by cybercrime. Crypto companies in particular need to be vigilant and take steps to protect themselves from attack.