FBI Alerts Crypto Firms to Sophisticated North Korean Social Engineering Attacks

Hackers from North Korea are targeting employees in the cryptocurrency sector with elaborate schemes to steal digital assets, according to the FBI.

North Korean hackers conduct extensive research on targets, including those in DeFi and ETF sectors.
The FBI warns that even cybersecurity experts can fall victim to these sophisticated scams.
Attack methods include impersonation, fake job offers, and malware-laden communications.
Recent breaches include a $230 million theft from Indian exchange WazirX, linked to the Lazarus Group.
The FBI advises crypto firms to enhance security measures and report any suspicious activity immediately.