North Korean Hackers Just Stole Billions in Crypto, and You’re Next
In a shocking revelation, Microsoft has exposed a North Korean hacking group’s latest scheme to exploit a zero-day bug in Chrome-based browsers and steal cryptocurrency from unsuspecting victims. But don’t think you’re safe just because you’re not a cryptocurrency mogul – the hackers’ sights are set on anyone with a digital wallet.
According to Microsoft’s report, the hacking group, known as Citrine Sleet, has been targeting the crypto industry since at least 2017, with the regime’s notorious hackers raking in a staggering $3 billion. But this latest exploit is particularly insidious, as it involves exploiting a previously unknown vulnerability in Chromium, the underlying code of Chrome and other popular browsers.
The hackers’ tactics are straight out of a Hollywood script: they create fake websites masquerading as legitimate cryptocurrency trading platforms, lure victims into downloading weaponized software, and then install a rootkit on the target’s computer, giving them complete control. It’s game over for your digital life.
But don’t expect any help from Google, who took two days to patch the bug after it was exploited. And as for Microsoft, they’re keeping mum on who was targeted and how many victims fell prey to the hackers’ schemes.
The truth is, North Korean government hackers have been using cryptocurrency theft as a way to fund their nuclear weapons program, and it’s only a matter of time before they set their sights on you. So, what are you doing to protect yourself from these digital bandits?
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