FBI Confirms North Korean Lazarus Group Behind $1.5 BILLION Bybit Crypto Heist!

Did North Korean hackers just pull off the biggest crypto heist in history? The FBI has confirmed that Lazarus Group—one of the most notorious state-sponsored hacking groups—stole $1.5 BILLION from cryptocurrency exchange Bybit in a record-breaking cyberattack. 🚨 Here’s how they did it: The hackers intercepted a transfer between Bybit’s cold and hot wallets, redirecting the funds into their own blockchain address. Now, they’re laundering the stolen assets by converting them into Bitcoin and spreading them across thousands of wallets. 🔍 Investigators, including ZachXBT, blockchain firms Elliptic and TRM Labs, and cybersecurity companies Sygnia and Verichains, have confirmed the attack was linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. Reports also reveal that the breach originated from Safe{Wallet}, where hackers gained access to a Bybit account through a compromised developer machine. The FBI has since released 51 Ethereum addresses linked to the stolen funds and is urging crypto exchanges, DeFi platforms, and blockchain analytics firms to block transactions from these wallets. But will it be enough? 💬 What does this mean for crypto security? Are hot wallets too risky? Will these hackers ever be caught? Let me know your thoughts in the comments! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for the latest updates on crypto hacks, cybersecurity, and Web3 news! #cryptonews #lazarusgroup #BybitHack #cryptoscams #bitcoin #ethereum #NorthKoreaHackers #CryptoSecurity #Blockchain #FBIWarning #Cybersecurity #Web3 #CryptoHeist #CryptoExchange #HackAlert #shorts