In 2019, South Korea identified North Korean hacker groups, Lazarus and Andariel, as the responsible parties for a $50 million theft from crypto-exchange Upbit. This attack highlights the ongoing cybersecurity threats faced by the crypto industry.
The South Korean authorities' findings emphasize the continued risk posed by these sophisticated hacking groups, which target financial institutions globally.
The stolen funds have underscored the need for enhanced security measures within cryptocurrency exchanges to counteract such breaches.
