North Korean hackers, such as the notorious Lazarus Group, are potentially shifting their focus towards larger targets, including Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based in the United States. The Lazarus Group has been involved in significant hacks within the cryptocurrency realm, like the $625 million Ronin bridge hack. With the substantial rewards at stake, hackers may be drawn to US Bitcoin ETFs, which hold a combined $52.1 billion in BTC. This poses serious risks for the industry, as highlighted by Michael Pearl from Cyvers. Targeting the infrastructure around Bitcoin ETFs could lead to stricter regulations, not only in the US but globally. Despite recent hacks like the $230 million WazirX incident, which raised cybersecurity awareness, the industry remains vulnerable to cybercrimes. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news