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FBI Links North Korean Hackers to $308 Million DMM Bitcoin Exchange Heist
The FBI has attributed the May 2024 theft of 4,502.9 Bitcoin (valued at $308 million at the time) from Japan's DMM Bitcoin exchange to North Korea's Lazarus Group. The hackers employed social engineering tactics, impersonating recruiters on LinkedIn to infiltrate a crypto wallet software company's network, ultimately compromising DMM's systems.
This incident underscores the persistent cyber threat posed by North Korean state-sponsored actors to the cryptocurrency industry.
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FBI Links North Korean Hackers to $308 Million DMM Bitcoin Exchange Heist
The FBI has attributed the May 2024 theft of 4,502.9 Bitcoin (valued at $308 million at the time) from Japan's DMM Bitcoin exchange to North Korea's Lazarus Group. The hackers employed social engineering tactics, impersonating recruiters on LinkedIn to infiltrate a crypto wallet software company's network, ultimately compromising DMM's systems.
This incident underscores the persistent cyber threat posed by North Korean state-sponsored actors to the cryptocurrency industry.
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๐จ๐ธ FBI WARNS OF RISING CRYPTOCURRENCY SCAMS AMID BITCOIN SURGE ๐จ๐ธ
๐ As Bitcoin reaches new heights, the FBI's Baltimore division has observed a significant increase in cryptocurrency scams. ๐จ Special Agent David Paniwozik warns that many criminals are exploiting the unfamiliarity of investors with this technology to make quick profits. ๐ธ
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๐คฅ SCAMMERS' TACTICS:
- Creating fake cryptocurrency exchanges ๐
- Convincing victims that their investments are growing exponentially ๐
- Demanding cryptocurrency payments to 'unlock' high-return opportunities ๐
- Employment scams involving cryptocurrencies ๐
๐จ STATISTICS:
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- Reported losses in Maryland have skyrocketed from $32,033 in 2023 to $3.8 million from January to October this year. ๐
- Individuals in Maryland are losing between $15,000 and $20,000 to these scams. ๐ธ
- Cryptocurrency-related complaints account for only about 10% of total financial fraud complaints, but the amount stolen represents nearly 50% of total financial losses. ๐
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๐ PROTECT YOURSELF:
- Be cautious of unsolicited investment opportunities ๐จ
- Research and verify the authenticity of cryptocurrency exchanges and investment platforms ๐
- Never send cryptocurrency payments to unknown individuals or entities ๐ซ
๐ STAY VIGILANT AND PROTECT YOUR CRYPTOCURRENCY ASSETS! ๐ธ
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๐คฅ SCAMMERS' TACTICS:
- Creating fake cryptocurrency exchanges ๐
- Convincing victims that their investments are growing exponentially ๐
- Demanding cryptocurrency payments to 'unlock' high-return opportunities ๐
- Employment scams involving cryptocurrencies ๐
๐จ STATISTICS:
$XRP
- Reported losses in Maryland have skyrocketed from $32,033 in 2023 to $3.8 million from January to October this year. ๐
- Individuals in Maryland are losing between $15,000 and $20,000 to these scams. ๐ธ
- Cryptocurrency-related complaints account for only about 10% of total financial fraud complaints, but the amount stolen represents nearly 50% of total financial losses. ๐
$BNB
๐ PROTECT YOURSELF:
- Be cautious of unsolicited investment opportunities ๐จ
- Research and verify the authenticity of cryptocurrency exchanges and investment platforms ๐
- Never send cryptocurrency payments to unknown individuals or entities ๐ซ
๐ STAY VIGILANT AND PROTECT YOUR CRYPTOCURRENCY ASSETS! ๐ธ
#CryptocurrencyProjections yScams #bitcoinโ๏ธ in #FBIWarning rning #investorprotection ction #CryptocurrencySecurity