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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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šØšø FBI WARNS OF RISING CRYPTOCURRENCY SCAMS AMID BITCOIN SURGE šØšø
š As Bitcoin reaches new heights, the FBI's Baltimore division has observed a significant increase in cryptocurrency scams. šØ Special Agent David Paniwozik warns that many criminals are exploiting the unfamiliarity of investors with this technology to make quick profits. šø
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š¤„ SCAMMERS' TACTICS:
- Creating fake cryptocurrency exchanges š
- Convincing victims that their investments are growing exponentially š
- Demanding cryptocurrency payments to 'unlock' high-return opportunities š
- Employment scams involving cryptocurrencies š
šØ 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. š
- Individuals in Maryland are losing between $15,000 and $20,000 to these scams. šø
- Cryptocurrency-related complaints account for only about 10% of total financial fraud complaints, but the amount stolen represents nearly 50% of total financial losses. š
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š PROTECT YOURSELF:
- Be cautious of unsolicited investment opportunities šØ
- Research and verify the authenticity of cryptocurrency exchanges and investment platforms š
- Never send cryptocurrency payments to unknown individuals or entities š«
š STAY VIGILANT AND PROTECT YOUR CRYPTOCURRENCY ASSETS! šø
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š¤„ SCAMMERS' TACTICS:
- Creating fake cryptocurrency exchanges š
- Convincing victims that their investments are growing exponentially š
- Demanding cryptocurrency payments to 'unlock' high-return opportunities š
- Employment scams involving cryptocurrencies š
šØ 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. š
- Individuals in Maryland are losing between $15,000 and $20,000 to these scams. šø
- Cryptocurrency-related complaints account for only about 10% of total financial fraud complaints, but the amount stolen represents nearly 50% of total financial losses. š
$BNB
š PROTECT YOURSELF:
- Be cautious of unsolicited investment opportunities šØ
- Research and verify the authenticity of cryptocurrency exchanges and investment platforms š
- Never send cryptocurrency payments to unknown individuals or entities š«
š STAY VIGILANT AND PROTECT YOUR CRYPTOCURRENCY ASSETS! šø
#CryptocurrencyProjections yScams #bitcoināļø in #FBIWarning rning #investorprotection ction #CryptocurrencySecurity