Crypto Heist Comedy: When North Korean IT “Pros” Fail to Mute Their Mics!
The US Department of Justice is on a mission to recover $1 million stolen by three IT specialists allegedly working for North Korea. These crypto capers, led by Shen, involved fake identities, faulty mics, and a daring digital heist. Now, the DOJ is fighting to return the Tether tokens to their rightful owner.
Hot Take:
Looks like North Korea isn’t just about launching missiles; they’re also launching high-profile IT personnel into unsuspecting companies. The plot thickens faster than a bowl of kimchi stew, with secret identities, crypto heists, and IT espionage. North Korea’s got more aliases than a Bond villain, and it seems they’ve taken their talents from the demilitarized zone to the digital zone.
Key Points:
– Alleged North Korean operatives infiltrated a US company, leading to a $1.35 million crypto theft.
– Primary suspect Bong Chee Shen, also known as Chang Nam Il, has a history of cyber shenanigans.
– The FBI is holding onto over $1 million in Tether tokens, awaiting DOJ action.
– The heist was facilitated using fake IDs and fake technical issues during video calls.
– US Rewards for Justice is offering $5 million for disrupting North Korea’s cyber schemes.