Korea039s – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com Latest Crypto News Sun, 17 Aug 2025 22:55:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.7 https://i0.wp.com/earlybirdsinvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-New-Project-2024-12-17T235703.455.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Korea039s – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com 32 32 240146708 Leaked Device Reveals North Korea's Crypto Freelance Trick https://earlybirdsinvest.com/leaked-device-reveals-north-koreas-crypto-freelance-trick/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/leaked-device-reveals-north-koreas-crypto-freelance-trick/#respond Sun, 17 Aug 2025 22:55:52 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/leaked-device-reveals-north-koreas-crypto-freelance-trick/

An August 13 report by blockchain investigator ZachXBT has revealed how a North Korean hacking group used fake identities and freelance job platforms to secure crypto-related roles.

The findings come from a hacked device belonging to one of the group’s members.

Screenshots from the compromised system exposed six individuals, believed to be connected to a $680,000 exploit in June, coordinated their operations using familiar tools and rented equipment.

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The group created and managed over 30 false identities, complete with forged documents and paid accounts on LinkedIn and UpWork. These profiles were then used to apply for remote jobs in the blockchain industry.

One member was found to have gone through an interview process for a developer role at Polygon
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Labs, while others submitted applications claiming to have worked at platforms like OpenSea and Chainlink
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.

Once hired, the team relied on remote access software such as AnyDesk and used VPNs to hide their actual locations. Their daily workflow was organized through Google’s ecosystem, including Drive, Chrome profiles, and calendar tools, often supported by Google Translate to assist with English communication.

Payments for their services typically flowed through Payoneer and were later converted into crypto. One wallet address, labeled “0x78e1a”, was directly linked to the June hack of the fan-token platform Favrr.

Other insights from the leaked device include simple technical searches, such as whether ERC-20 tokens can operate on Solana
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, and queries like identifying top artificial intelligence (AI) developers in Europe.

Recently, Meta deleted over 6.8 million WhatsApp accounts linked to scam groups running crypto fraud schemes. How do these scam groups operate? Read the full story.

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The US Treasury Department has announced plans to stop Cambodia’s Huione Group from accessing the US banking system.

Officials believe the company has played a role in helping North Korea’s Lazarus Group hide stolen cryptocurrency.

On May 1, the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) proposed a new rule. It would prevent US banks from opening or keeping accounts connected to Huione Group. The plan also includes stopping foreign banks from moving money through US accounts on Huione’s behalf.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the group has become a “marketplace of choice” for hackers like Lazarus, who have taken billions of dollars from US citizens. He added that cutting off Huione’s access to banking would make it harder for criminals to hide illegal funds.

Though Huione Group does not have direct accounts with American banks, it works with foreign banks that do. This indirect link still allows it to move funds connected to illegal activities.

According to FinCEN, between August 2021 and January 2025, Huione helped move at least $4 billion in illegal funds. Over $36 million of this came from so-called “pig butchering” scams, where victims are tricked into fake online investments. Another $37 million was linked to hacking groups connected to North Korea.

The Treasury said that Haowang Guarantee has turned Huione Group into a central place for criminals to exchange stolen cryptocurrency for cash.

The proposed rule will be open for public comment for 30 days before it can be put into effect.

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