Google Warns: North Korean Hackers Target Solana Projects in Europe
A fresh wave of cyber threats is hitting European blockchain projects, with North Korean operatives posing as legitimate remote workers to infiltrate companies. Google Cloud’s latest report highlights a strategic shift in DPRK-backed attacks, which were previously focused on the U.S. but are now expanding into Europe. Fake Identities and
North Korean Hackers Dominate as Crypto Thefts Surge to $2.2bn in 2024
2024 marked a grim milestone for cryptocurrency platforms, with threat actors stealing $2.2 billion globally, according to Chainalysis. North Korean hackers accounted for a staggering 61% of these illicit funds, highlighting the persistent threat posed by state-sponsored cybercrime. A Year of Escalating Crypto Heists The year saw a 21% year-on-year
