North Korea’s Lazarus behind years of crypto hacks in Japan — Police
According to Japan, a common mode of attack for the Lazarus Group is phishing. They are believed to have focused more on crypto funds because they’re “managed more loosely.”
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According to Japan, a common mode of attack for the Lazarus Group is phishing. They are believed to have focused more on crypto funds because they’re “managed more loosely.”
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