FBI accuses North Korean-backed hackers of stealing $1.5 billion in crypto

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North Korean hackers behind $1.5 billion crypto hack: Security firm
North Korean hackers were behind a sophisticated hack that stole about $1.5 billion worth of digital currency from Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange, according to security firm TRM. “TRM has ...The Hill - 6d -
Hackers steal $1.5 billion from exchange Bybit in biggest-ever crypto heist
Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange, has been hacked to the tune of $1.5 billion in digital assets, in what’s estimated to be the largest crypto heist in history.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Hackers steal $1.5 billion from exchange Bybit in biggest-ever crypto heist
Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange, has been hit by the largest crypto heist in history.CNBC - Feb. 22 -
Hackers steal $1.5bn from crypto exchange Bybit in biggest-ever heist
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Hackers steal $1.5bn from crypto exchange in ‘biggest digital heist ever’
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North Korea behind $1.5bn hack of crypto exchange ByBit, says FBI
The US agency said it refers to this specific North Korean malicious cyber activity as ‘TraderTraitor’. North Korea was behind the theft of approximately $1.5bn in virtual assets from a ...The Guardian - 4d -
North Korea was responsible for $1.5 billion ByBit hack, FBI says
The FBI said on Wednesday that North Korea was responsible for the theft of approximately $1.5 billion in virtual assets from cryptocurrency exchange ByBit.NBC News - 4d -
North Korea’s $1.5 billion crypto hack exposes bitcoin’s weakness
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Who Pulled Off the Biggest Crypto Heist in History? Signs Point to North Korea
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Crypto exchange Bybit says it fully replenished reserves after record $1.5 billion hack
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President Trump announced Sunday that the U.S. would be creating a crypto reserve to boost the growing industry. “A U.S. Crypto Reserve will elevate this critical industry after years of corrupt ...The Hill - 20h -
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