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Bybit Exchange Hack In February 2025, Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange Bybit suffered a massive security breach, resulting in the theft of 400,000 Ethereum tokens, valued at approximately $1.5 billion. This incident is considered the largest cryptocurrency exchange hack to date. The attack has been attributed to the Lazarus Group, a North Korean state-sponsored hacking collective known for targeting cryptocurrency platforms to fund the nation's missile and nuclear programs WazirX Exchange Breach On July 18, 2024, Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX experienced a significant security breach, leading to the loss of approximately $234.9 million in investor funds. The hackers exploited vulnerabilities in the exchange's multisignature wallet system, gaining unauthorized access and transferring the assets to new addresses. The Lazarus Group was identified as the perpetrator behind this attack
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North Korean Cyber Activities Throughout 2024, North Korean hacking groups intensified their efforts, stealing a total of $1.34 billion through various cryptocurrency hacks. This marked their highest annual haul from such activities, accounting for two-thirds of global cryptocurrency hacks that year. The stolen funds are believed to support North Korea's ballistic missile and nuclear programs Individual Targeted Attacks In March 2025, popular Houston-based content creator Kaitlyn "Amouranth" Siragusa experienced a violent home invasion. Three assailants broke into her residence, assaulted her, and demanded access to her cryptocurrency holdings. The intruders fled after a confrontation with Siragusa's husband, leading to the arrest of one suspectInvestment Scams and Fraudulent Schemes The prevalence of cryptocurrency scams continues to rise. In 2024, investors lost over $10 billion due to various fraudulent schemes and security breaches. These scams often exploit the lack of knowledge and the allure of high
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