The Lazarus Group, a North Korean hacking collective, has shifted its focus to targeting the cryptocurrency sector, exploiting Web3 projects for quick asset theft. The cybersecurity response by BitMEX reveals internal differences in skill levels within Lazarus, highlighting their evolving tactics and organizational structure. #LazarusGroup #Web3Attacks
Keypoints
- The Lazarus Group now primarily targets the cryptocurrency sector for rapid asset theft.
- BitMEX’s investigation uncovers varying skill levels among Lazarus factions, with some employing unsophisticated methods.
- BitMEX used infiltration tactics to gather intelligence from Lazarus’ low-skill phishing operations.
- A lapse in VPN use exposed a Lazarus operative’s real IP address, revealing their non-North Korean origin.
- Despite skill disparities, all factions collaborate towards executing cyberattacks for financial gain.
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