$1.5B Bybit Hack is Linked to North Korea, FBI Says

$1.5B Bybit Hack is Linked to North Korea, FBI Says, in Potentially the Largest Crypto Heist Ever
The FBI referred to the attack as “TraderTraitor,” a malicious campaign linked to North Korean state-sponsored hackers the Lazarus Group.
North Korea was behind the $1.5B Bybit crypto hack, FBI says
Assets were stolen from Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange Bybit earlier this month, in what's believed to be the largest-ever digital heist.
Crypto hit by largest hack ever as Bybit loses $1.4 billion – Ethereum traders liquidated
Bybit has suffered the largest hack in cryptocurrency history, with $1.4 billion drained from its wallets. Ethereum futures traders saw mass liquidations, with $76 million wiped out in four hours
North Korea’s $1.5 Billion Heist Puts the Crypto World on Notice
As news started spreading about a massive hack on crypto exchange Bybit last Friday, cybersecurity researchers quickly concluded that the era of giant digital-asset heists had entered a new and potentially ruinous phase.
North Korean hackers ‘took just two minutes’ to pull off record $1.5bn heist
North Korean hackers took just two minutes to make off with $1.5bn (£1.2bn) in cryptocurrency, cyber security researchers believe, in the single biggest heist in history.
Analysts alarmed as North Korean hackers bypass ‘most secure’ crypto tech to swindle record $1.5 billion
Bybit clients withdrew almost $4 billion within two days of the attack; the company recovered just 3% of the total of the stolen crypto assets
FBI officially fingers North Korea for $1.5B Bybit cryptocurrency heist
Federal agents, open up ... your browsers and see if you recognize any of these wallets The FBI has officially accused North Korea's Lazarus Group of stealing $1.5 billion in Ethereum from crypto-exchange Bybit earlier this month,
North Korea Blamed For $1.5 Billion Crypto ByBit Theft, FBI Warns Of Laundering To Fiat Currency
The FBI announced Wednesday that North Korea stole about $1.5 billion in virtual assets from cryptocurrency exchange ByBit. The agency attributed the cyber theft to a group it calls TraderTraitor. The hackers have converted some stolen assets to bitcoin and other virtual currencies,
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What we know about the $1.5 billion Bybit crypto hack
Ben Zhou, Bybit's CEO, said that the hack had affected around 401,000 Ethereum and sparked a surge in withdrawal requests.
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Bybit’s $1.5 billion hack exposes critical security flaws in crypto exchanges
Bybit suffered a $1.46 billion cyberattack, one of the largest in history, highlighting the urgent need for stronger security ...
Hacked crypto exchange Bybit offers $140M bounty to trace stolen funds
Bybit has already paid more than $4 million to bounty hunters who helped trace and freeze some of the stolen funds.
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Bybit’s $1.5B Hack Sparks Debate at ETHDenver: Experts Call for Security Overhaul
Bybit’s $1.5B hack sparks security concerns, fueling discussions on centralized risks and decentralized solutions.
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This Week in Crypto: Bybit Hack Breaks All Records, Bitcoin Goes Bearish, SEC Drops Coinbase Suit
Crypto chaos unfolds as Lazarus Group hacks Bybit, SEC drops Coinbase suit, and Bitcoin crashes, shaking ETFs and corporate investors.
Mark Cuban says Bybit’s $1.4B hack has ‘no implications’ for crypto but raises one concern
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Crypto Daybook Americas: Bybit Hack Fails to Ruffle Feathers, Traders Eye SOL ETF
Overall, the crypto community is reassured by Bybit’s ability to manage over $6 billion in withdrawals following the hack.
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Bybit Hack 2025 Explained: A Guide to What Went Wrong
This guide breaks down the Bybit hack of 2025, what happened, how Bybit responded, and what this means for the crypto market moving forward.