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- 1North Korea likely behind $388M hack of Bitget●North Korea 'Likely' Behind $388M Hack of Crypto Exchange Bitget
Crypto exchange Bitget has reportedly been hacked for roughly $388 million, with investigators saying North Korea is likely behind the theft. The attack, if confirmed, would rank among the largest cryptocurrency heists attributed to North Korean hacking groups, which are believed to fund the regime through stolen digital assets. The report has drawn wide attention in tech and crypto circles, renewing concern about exchange security and state-linked cybercrime.
- 2Iranian fuel trucks spotted in Russia's Ryazan region●Locals in shock in Russia's Ryazan region, as more Iranian fuel trucks are spotted en route to fill service stations. Th
Residents of Russia's Ryazan region have reported convoys of Iranian fuel trucks heading to local service stations. Commenters seized on the sighting as evidence that Russia, long a major oil exporter, is now relying on Iran and North Korea for supplies amid the war in Ukraine. Many mocked the contrast between Moscow's self-image as a global power and its need for outside help.
- 3North Korea Tests Swarm Attacks Mixing Drones and Missiles▼North Korea Is Testing Swarm Attacks Mixing Drones and Missiles https://www.wsj.com/world/north-korea-is-testing-swarm-a
North Korea is reportedly testing swarm attack tactics that combine drones and missiles, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The development suggests Pyongyang is expanding its arsenal beyond ballistic missiles toward coordinated, multi-weapon strikes, raising concern among analysts about the growing sophistication of its military technology and its implications for regional security.
- 4Bitget hit by $387 million crypto breach linked to North Korea●Bitget hit by more than $387 million crypto breach as North Korean hackers face scrutiny
Crypto exchange Bitget has reportedly suffered a security breach worth more than $387 million, with suspicion falling on North Korean hacking groups. The incident adds to a pattern of large-scale cryptocurrency thefts attributed to state-backed North Korean hackers, who are estimated to have stolen billions from exchanges in recent years. Attention is turning to the exchange's security practices and how stolen funds may be laundered.