North Korea has become the world's third-largest government holder of Bitcoin, following a massive cryptocurrency heist. Here's the detailed breakdown:

North Korea achieved this position through a massive cryptocurrency theft. On February 21, hackers affiliated with North Korea's Lazarus Group infiltrated Bybit, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, stealing approximately $1.46 billion in Ethereum.
A significant portion of these stolen funds was subsequently converted into Bitcoin, boosting North Korea's total holdings to 13,562 BTC

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Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has reported on his personal channel that a probe into Tornado Cash asset theft has revealed North Korean hackers used the platform to mix coins on March 11. Following this, they allegedly purchased 437.6 billion PEPE tokens, valued at approximately $3.1 million, using part of the ETH funds.

Previously, Foresight News reported, based on Lookonchain monitoring, that three wallets made significant purchases of 689.79 billion PEPE tokens, totaling around $4.3 million. The funds for these transactions were also traced back to Tornado Cash.

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🚨🚨🚨 New Cryptojacking Malware MassJacker Targets Cryptocurrency Transactions

A new type of crypto-jacking malware known as MassJacker is targeting users who download pirated software. The malware hijacks #cryptocurrency transactions by replacing stored addresses. The malware originates from the website pesktop[dot]com, where unsuspecting users may inadvertently infect their devices. Once installed, MassJacker swaps out crypto addresses stored on the clipboard application for those controlled by the attacker.

CyberArk reports that 778,531 unique wallets are linked to the theft, with only 423 holding crypto assets, totaling approximately $336,700 as of August. Notably, one wallet contained over 600 Solana (SOL) worth around $87,000 and had a history of holding NFTs like Gorilla Reborn and Susanoo. An analysis revealed 1,184 transactions since March 11, 2022, and the wallet's owner engaged in decentralized finance activities in November 2024, swapping tokens such as Jupiter (JUP), Uniswap (UNI), USDC, and Raydium (RAY).

Cryptocurrency malware has been around since Coinhive released the first cryptojacking script in 2017. In February 2025, Kaspersky Labs found malware in app-making kits for Android and iOS that could scan images for crypto seed phrases. In October 2024, Checkmarx discovered crypto-stealing malware in the Python Package Index. Other malware has also targeted macOS devices.

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🚨 ALERT:
California has witnessed a dramatic surge in cryptocurrency and AI-related scams during 2024, with regulators identifying seven new types of fraud and recording substantial financial losses. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of the situation:

- 2,668 total complaints filed in 2024
- 42 crypto scam websites shut down by California DOJ
- $6.5 million total losses identified
- Average loss per victim: $146,306

New Types of Scams Identified:

1. Fake Bitcoin Mining Schemes
- Fraudulent investment opportunities in mining operations
- Promise unusually high returns

2. Crypto Gaming Fraud
- Users tricked into depositing funds
- Wallets drained immediately after deposits

3. Cryptocurrency Job Scams
- Require victims to transfer cryptocurrency
- Demand sensitive personal information

4. Private Key Theft
- Executed through fake airdrops
- Results in immediate asset theft

5. AI Investment Scams
- Offer unusually high returns
- Target AI market enthusiasm

Regulatory Response:

1. California Department of Justice (DOJ):
- Successfully dismantled 42 fraudulent websites
- Recovered $6.5 million in stolen funds

2. Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI):
- Shut down 26 fraudulent sites
- Uncovered $4.6 million in losses

Warning Signs of Scams:

Be cautious of websites featuring-
- Promises of unusually high returns
- No contact information available
- Offers of signup prizes

Crypto Scam Tracker:
https://dfpi.ca.gov/cons

💥ByBit Hack💥: ‘The largest crypto theft of all time’

Bybit Hackers Move 490,000 ETH Across 49 Addresses, 15,000 cmETH Still Pending Unstake