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Ripple Shares North Korean Threat Intelligence to Combat Evolving Cyber Attacks
On May 5, 2026, Ripple announced it will share internal threat intelligence regarding North Korean hackers with Crypto ISAC, aimed at enhancing security across the cryptocurrency industry. This initiative follows a…
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Solana Foundation Launches STRIDE and SIRN After $285 Million Drift Hack
Following a $285 million hack attributed to North Korean hackers, the Solana Foundation has launched two security initiatives, STRIDE and SIRN, to enhance the security of its DeFi ecosystem. STRIDE is a tiered security…
2 articles · Updated April 7, 2026 -
Drift Protocol Hack: $285M Stolen Funds Transferred After Months of Dormancy
In April 2026, the Drift Protocol was hacked, leading to a loss of approximately $285 million. The Ethereum wallet known as 'Drift Exploiter 4' began transferring these stolen funds on July 25, 2026, with significant…
2 articles · Updated July 26, 2026 -
North Korea's Lazarus Group Exploits Crypto Gaps, $6.75 Billion Stolen
In 2025 and the first half of 2026, North Korea's Lazarus Group has been a major threat in the cryptocurrency sector, responsible for approximately $6.75 billion in theft. The group has exploited vulnerabilities in the…
4 articles · Updated July 27, 2026 -
North Korean IT Workers Infiltrate Major DeFi Protocols for Seven Years
Recent findings reveal that North Korean IT workers have been involved in the development of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols for at least seven years. Cybersecurity researcher Taylor Monahan disclosed that over…
2 articles · Updated April 6, 2026 -
Surge in Crypto Hacks by North Korean Groups Impacts Market Confidence
In April 2026, the cryptocurrency sector experienced a record number of hacks, predominantly attributed to North Korean state-sponsored groups like the Lazarus Group. These attacks resulted in over $625 million in…
4 articles · Updated May 1, 2026 -
Trilateral Cybersecurity Meeting Targets DPRK's Illicit Funding Networks
On June 25-26, 2026, the U.S., Japan, and South Korea convened in Washington, D.C. to address North Korea's cyber threats, particularly focusing on cryptocurrency theft and laundering. The meeting, involving around 80…
7 articles · Updated June 27, 2026 -
Circle's USDC Freezing Policy Under Scrutiny After $285M Drift Protocol Exploit
On April 1, 2026, the Drift Protocol on Solana was exploited, resulting in over $270 million in losses, primarily in USDC. North Korean state hackers executed 31 withdrawals in a rapid 12-minute window, leading to a…
19 articles · Updated April 10, 2026 -
Velocity DEX Relaunches After $280 Million Hack Linked to Lazarus Group
Drift Protocol has rebranded as Velocity DEX following a significant exploit on April 1, 2026, where over $280 million was stolen. The attack was attributed to North Korea's Lazarus Group, which compromised multisig…
4 articles · Updated July 2, 2026 -
North Korea Adopts Modular Malware to Evade Detection and Takedowns
North Korea's cyber program has transitioned to a modular malware strategy, moving away from monolithic malware families to a more fragmented ecosystem. This change is a response to years of international sanctions, law…
3 articles · Updated April 6, 2026
Recent Intelligence Reports
- Number Of Price Manipulation Attacks Hits All Time High As Usd 75 Million Is Stolen From Tectonic — www.trmlabs.com · August 31, 2026
- North Korea Linked Hackers Make April The Worst Month For Crypto Hacking By Incident Count — www.benzinga.com · July 27, 2026
- Lummis: CLARITY Act Closes Gaps North Korea's Lazarus Group Used to Steal $6.75 Billion — News.Bitcoin · July 27, 2026
- Binance strengthens its internal defenses — cointelegraph.com · July 27, 2026
- cryptopolitan.com — www.cryptopolitan.com · July 26, 2026
- Binance Runs Monthly Mock Phishing Drills on Staff; Repeated Failures Can Lead to Termination — Finance.Biggo · July 26, 2026
- $285M Drift hacker is moving funds again after months of silence — Cryptonews · July 25, 2026
- Ostium on Arbitrum Suffers Oracle Attack, Loses $18M in USDC — Kucoin · July 15, 2026