A recent, enormous cryptocurrency heist, allegedly perpetrated by North Korean hackers known as TraderTraitor, has shaken the crypto world. The FBI attributes the theft of $2.4 billion in Ethereum from the Bybit exchange to these state-sponsored actors. The hackers, associated with the Lazarus Group, exploited vulnerabilities via social engineering and malicious apps. Bybit is covering the losses, and they are offering bounties for information that will lead to the recovery of funds and the apprehension of the hackers. The attack raises concerns about the security of cryptocurrency exchanges and the increasing sophistication of cybercrime. This event may further erode public trust in cryptocurrency. Investigations are ongoing, with cybersecurity firms and blockchain analysts working to trace the stolen funds and prevent future incidents.
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