North Korean Hackers Launder Stolen Funds Through Asian Payment Firm

Monday, 15 July 2024, 10:08

North Korean hackers sent over $150,000 worth of crypto to Huione Pay, a Cambodian payments firm, from a digital wallet linked to the Lazarus hacking group. The transfer occurred between June 2023 and February this year, revealing how illicitly obtained funds were laundered in Southeast Asia. The crypto came from stolen funds in phishing attacks on three crypto companies.
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North Korean Hackers Launder Stolen Funds Through Asian Payment Firm

North Korean Hackers Launder Stolen Funds

A major Cambodian payments firm, Huione Pay, received over $150,000 in crypto from a digital wallet used by North Korean hackers.

Laundering Process

  • Transfer Details: Crypto transferred to Huione Pay between June 2023 and February this year.
  • Criminal Activity: Funds were stolen from three crypto companies via phishing attacks.

Experts identified the wallet as being used by the Lazarus hacking group.


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