Fun

North Korean hackers deploy ‘Durian’ malware, targeting crypto firms

News Feed - 2024-05-13 11:05:57

Tom Mitchelhill6 hours agoNorth Korean hackers deploy ‘Durian’ malware, targeting crypto firmsThe state-backed North Korean hacking group Kimsuky reportedly used a new malware variant to target at least two South Korean crypto firms.4513 Total views19 Total sharesListen to article 0:00NewsOwn this piece of crypto historyCollect this article as NFTJoin us on social networksNorth Korean hackers are reportedly utilizing a “striking” new malware variant dubbed “Durian” to launch attacks on South Korean crypto firms.


The North Korean hacking group Kimsuky used the new malware in a series of targeted attacks on at least two cryptocurrency firms so far, according to a May 9 threat report from cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.


This was done through a “persistent” attack by exploiting legitimate security software used exclusively by crypto firms in South Korea.Source: Kaspersky


The previously unknown Durian malware acts as an installer that deploys a continued stream of malware, including a backdoor known as “AppleSeed,” a custom proxy tool known as LazyLoad and other legitimate tools such as Chrome Remote Desktop.


“Durian boasts comprehensive backdoor functionality, enabling the execution of delivered commands, additional file downloads, and exfiltration of files,” wrote Kaspersky.


Additionally, Kaspersky noted that LazyLoad was also used by Andariel, a sub-group within fellow North Korean hacking consortium Lazarus Group — suggesting a “tenuous” connection between Kimsuky and the more notorious hacking group.


Related:North Korean Lazarus hacker group using LinkedIn to target and steal assets: Report


First emerging in 2009, Lazarus has established itself as one of the most notorious groups of crypto hackers.


On April 29, independent blockchain sleuth ZachXBT revealed that the Lazarus group had successfully laundered over $200 million in ill-gotten crypto between 2020 and 2023.


The Lazarus Group is accused of stealing over $3 billion in crypto assets in the six years leading up to 2023.


Lazarus was credited with stealing over 17% — a little over $309 million — of the total stolen funds in 2023. Throughout 2023, more than $1.8 billion worth of crypto was lost to hacks and exploits, according to a Dec. 28 report by Immunefi.


Magazine:Lazarus Group’s favorite exploit revealed — Crypto hacks analysis# Bitcoin# Blockchain# Cryptocurrencies# Business# South Korea# North Korea# Scams# HacksAdd reaction

News Feed

Bitcoin price falls to 2-month low, but derivatives markets reflect traders’ interest
Marcel Pechman2 hours agoBitcoin price falls to 2-month low, but derivatives markets reflect traders’ interestBitcoin price is pinned below $60,000, but derivatives and stablecoin data show traders remain optimistic.17
The New Medici Bank Is About to Take On Its First Crypto Clients
A new crypto-friendly bank with a historic pedigree is about to take on its first clients. Revealed exclusively to CoinDesk, Medici Bank is launching into private beta in October. T
All Tifon Gas Stations in Croatia Now Accept Cryptocurrencies
All Tifon Gas Stations in Croatia Now Accept Cryptocurrencies Forty-six Tifon gas stations across Croatia have reportedly started accepting cryptocurrency paymen
Will Solaxy Be the Next Presale to Explode While the Solana Bulls Are Winning?
Bitcoin, XRP, and Solana have held their support levels even when the global crypto market fell by 1.7%, now sitting at a market cap of $3.5T. Bitcoin ETFs have seen four consecutiv
Here Is Why BigONE’s New VIP System Can Make the Most Out of Your Everyday Trading
Here Is Why BigONE"s New VIP System Can Make the Most Out of Your Everyday TradingBigONE Exchange, one of the world’s safest crypto exchanges, has taken on a new sheen as it j
TRUMP Token Tops XRP In Trading Volume Despite Sharp Decline
Este artículo también está disponible en español. A surprising twist within the crypto market has seen TRUMP token trading volume surpass XRP, with a massive price correc
Turner Wright6 hours agoSam Bankman-Fried will likely appear in a suit and tie at trialThe former FTX CEO will have access to 3 full suits, 4 dress shirts, 3 ties, 1 belt, 4 pairs of socks, and 2 pairs of shoes — no ho
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Remains Above $3,000 as Markets Consolidate
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Remains Above $3,000 as Markets Consolidate Following yesterday’s rally in crypto, prices consolidated on Wednesday, as markets wer
Meet the Solana memecoin that suffered two rug pulls but still survived
Christopher Roark3 hours agoMeet the Solana memecoin that suffered two rug pulls but still survivedCatwifhat’s first and second development teams dumped all of their tokens and disappeared, yet the token managed to bou
Privacy Coins Take a Beating This Year Losing Over $6 Billion, Anonymity Takes a Back Seat to Defi, NFTs
Privacy Coins Take a Beating This Year Losing Over $6 Billion, Anonymity Takes a Back Seat to Defi, NFTs The last 12 months have been tough on digital currency investors as the cry
Ethereum Price Eyes $4,000 With Rising Channel Pattern
Este artículo también está disponible en español. Crypto analyst BasicTrading has revealed a bullish patternthat has appeared for the Ethereum price, which hints at a ral
Martin Young4 hours agoBitcoin ETFs to push US slice of crypto ETF trading volume to 99.5% — AnalystApproval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States will likely push the country"s share of crypto ETF trading volumes