U.S. lawmakers urge Trump to tackle North Korea's abductions of Japanese - KYODO NEWS

U.S. lawmakers urge Trump to tackle North Korea's abductions of Japanese - KYODO NEWS

In a worrying development, North Korean hackers have launched a sophisticated campaign targeting cryptocurrency developers in the United States. The campaign, attributed to the Lazarus Group, involves the creation of two fake U.S.-based companies, Blocknovas LLC and Softglide LLC, to lure developers into downloading malware that compromises their personal details, including cryptocurrency wallet information [1].

The companies were registered in New Mexico and New York under false identities, according to cybersecurity experts at Silent Push. The hackers aim to exploit the vulnerabilities of the cryptocurrency industry, a major source of income for North Korea's government [1].

The FBI has taken action by blocking the domain related to these attacks. However, the incident underscores the growing threat to the crypto industry and the need for developers to remain vigilant. The malware, which has already affected some victims, steals passwords and private keys for crypto wallets [1].

This operation is a violation of U.S. sanctions against North Korea, which prohibit the country from conducting any business within the United States. The attack serves as a wake-up call for developers to strengthen their cybersecurity measures and protect against more complex attacks in the future [1].

References:
[1] https://www.cryptotimes.io/2025/04/25/north-korea-targets-crypto-developers-with-fake-u-s-firms/