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North Korean Heist: $1.5B Vanishes in Crypto Caper

Safe{Wallet} confirmed that North Korean state-sponsored hackers executed a $1.5 billion crypto heist on Bybit. Threat actors erased traces to obstruct investigations. Google Cloud Mandiant is now involved to assist in the probe.
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🔍 Safe{Wallet} confirms $1.5B Bybit heist by North Korean hackers. A sophisticated attack, they erased traces to hinder investigation. #CyberSecurity #CryptoHeist 📉 More info: thehackernews.com/2025/03/safewallet-confirms-north-korean.html

  1. Safe{Wallet} identified a sophisticated, state-sponsored cyber attack by North Korean hackers resulting in a $1.5 billion theft of Bybit cryptocurrency.
  2. The attackers took measures to erase evidence, complicating investigative efforts.
  3. Google Cloud Mandiant has been engaged to aid in the investigation.

Source: info@thehackernews.com (The Hacker News), The Hacker News: Safe{Wallet} Confirms North Korean TraderTraitor Hackers Stole $1.5 Billion in Bybit Heist.

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