North Korea is known for its extensive cyberattacks. In recent years, hackers from this nation have posed as recruiters and IT workers to harm international companies.
Mass Impersonation by Hackers
At the Cyberwarcon cybersecurity conference, it was discovered that North Korean hackers are disguised as remote workers for large companies. These individuals, posing as promising job candidates, infiltrate corporate networks to earn money and steal corporate secrets.
Main Hacker Groups
Researchers identified two main hacker groups: Sapphire Sleet and Ruby Sleet, working for the North Korean regime. Sapphire Sleet is involved in cryptocurrency theft, pretending to be recruiters or venture capitalists. Ruby Sleet acts as an aerospace company, aiming to steal industry secrets and develop weapons and navigation systems.
Crypto Industry Losses
According to the Immunefi platform, the crypto industry has lost about $1.48 billion due to cyberattacks this year. For instance, Thala company lost $26 million due to protocol liquidity exploitation.
North Korean hackers continue to advance their cyberattack methods, posing a threat to both personal and corporate security globally. Not only cryptocurrency companies but also other sectors are affected, demanding increased attention and security measures.
