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News Explorer — North Korea's Lazarus Group Behind $41M Stake Hack, Says FBI

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Sep 7, 6:58 pm

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North Korea's Lazarus Group Behind $41M Stake Hack, Says FBI

The Lazarus Group, a North Korean hacker organization, has been identified as the culprit behind the theft of $41 million in digital assets from the crypto casino Stake. The FBI released a statement confirming the group's involvement and provided addresses for the stolen funds. This is not the first time the Lazarus Group has targeted crypto projects, with previous heists totaling over $2 billion in stolen assets.

The Lazarus Group, a North Korean hacker organization, has been identified as the culprit behind the theft of $41 million in digital assets from the crypto casino Stake. The FBI released a statement confirming the group's involvement and provided addresses for the stolen funds. This is not the first time the Lazarus Group has targeted crypto projects, with previous heists totaling over $2 billion in stolen assets.

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