US Justice Department seized $500K in fiat and crypto from hackers connected to DPRK
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said authorities relied on victims to report attacks “as soon as those crimes occur” to help recover funds.
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Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said authorities relied on victims to report attacks “as soon as those crimes occur” to help recover funds.
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