North Korean hackers exploited a previously unknown bug. Software maker Google patched the bug two days later. Hacker group Citrine Sleet is behind the attack, the report said.
North Korean hackers exploited a previously unknown bug in Chrome-based browsers on August 19 to steal crypto. Report From Microsoft, it added that software maker Google patched the bug on August 21.
“We estimate with high confidence that the observed exploit … can be attributed to a North Korean threat actor targeting the cryptocurrency sector for financial gain,” the report said.
The hackers are said to be affiliated with a group called Citrine Sleet. This is Known For exploiting the crypto industry. Citrine Sleet is linked to Bureau 121 of North Korea's Reconnaissance General Bureau.
According to a recent report by the UN Security Council, in 58 suspected cyberheists, North Korean hackers stole $3 billion worth of crypto assets over the past seven years. News reported.
US Govt Estimated North Korean hackers target the vulnerabilities of crypto firms, gaming companies and exchanges to generate and launder funds.
Citrine Sleet mainly targets financial institutions, especially those that handle crypto. It often infects targets with a special Trojan malware it developed, AppleJeus, which gathers the information it needs to seize control of the targets' crypto assets.
Microsoft said it has notified users of targeted or compromised users and provided them with information on how to secure their environments, but did not provide further details on the identity or number of potential victims.
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