Quantstamp Links $36M Humanity Protocol Hack to North Korean Threat Actors via Phishing Attack
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Blockchain security firm Quantstamp has linked the recent $36 million exploit of Humanity Protocol's bridge to North Korean hackers. The attack originated from a phishing email containing a malicious attachment disguised as a token lockup schedule update from Bithumb, a South Korean crypto exchange. The malware gave attackers full remote access to a compromised employee's laptop, enabling the theft of Humanity (H) tokens. The incident highlights ongoing cybersecurity threats from state-linked hacking groups targeting the cryptocurrency sector.
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bskyQuantstamp Links $36M Humanity Protocol Hack to North Korean Threat Actors via Phishing Attackcointelegraph.comKey quotes
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The decentralized identity company said a compromised employee's laptop enabled attackers to steal $36 million in Humanity (H) tokens on Monday.
The malicious attachment was disguised as a token lockup schedule update from South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb.
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