South Korea confirms that North Korean hackers, specifically Lazarus and Andariel, have stolen $50 million from crypto-exchange Upbit in 2019.
South Korea identified North Korean hacker groups, Lazarus and Andariel, as the culprits behind the $50 million Upbit hack in 2019. The stolen cryptocurrency is now valued at over $1 billion.
North Korean hackers stole $41.5 million worth of cryptocurrency in 2019, as revealed by South Korean investigations. The cyberattack was orchestrated by the Lazarus and Andariel groups.
South Korean police confirmed that North Korean hacker groups Lazarus and Andariel stole $41.5 million in cryptocurrency in 2019. The hacking incident, carried out by state-sponsored groups, demonstrates the significant threat posed by North Korean cyber actors to international financial systems.
