North Korean Hackers Target Individual Investors in Recent Cyber Attack

According to PANews, the North Korean hacker group Lazarus has shifted its focus to individual investors, stealing over $5.2 million through malware on May 24. The stolen funds were taken from various wallet types, including exchange wallets, multi-signature wallets, and external accounts. Blockchain analyst ZackXBT tracked the hackers, discovering that approximately 1,000 ETH had been moved through the mixer Tornado Cash. Security experts advise individual investors to take protective measures such as using hardware wallets for large assets, enabling two-factor authentication, regularly updating software patches, being cautious of suspicious links, and routinely checking transaction records. This attack signifies a strategic shift by the group from targeting institutions to focusing on individual investors.