FBI Warns Of North Korean Cybercriminals Targeting Web3 Industry

According to Odaily, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning that North Korean cybercriminals are actively targeting employees in the Web3 industry to steal cryptocurrency funds. These criminals are reportedly using sophisticated social engineering tactics to deceive employees of cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi) companies. The FBI emphasized that such schemes pose a continuous threat to entities holding significant amounts of cryptocurrency or related products. The FBI further noted that in recent months, North Korean malicious cyber actors have been researching various targets associated with cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This research includes preparatory work before launching operations, indicating that North Korean attackers may engage in malicious cyber activities against companies related to cryptocurrency ETFs or other financial products linked to cryptocurrencies.