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North Korea's Crypto Heist Should Terrify Every Small Business Owner

North Korea's Crypto Heist Should Terrify Every Small Business Owner

Imagine this: You're running a small business in Atlanta, maybe a cool little tech startup, fueled by passion and ramen. Because you’re not just making a name, you’re creating a place, a community, something tangible, something uniquely and deeply yours. Then, BOOM! All of a sudden, North Korean cybercriminals empty...

North Korea's Crypto Crime Is A Warning For Global Blockchain Security

North Korea's Crypto Crime Is A Warning For Global Blockchain Security

The news broke: North Korean agents, disguised as remote IT workers, allegedly pilfered nearly a million dollars in crypto from an Atlanta business. Sounds like a movie plot, right? Well, this isn’t Hollywood. This is a canary in the coal mine for those who care about the future of blockchain...

North Korean Hackers Target Atlanta: Crypto Theft Exposed

North Korean Hackers Target Atlanta: Crypto Theft Exposed

North Korea’s cyber program is a widely recognized threat, but recent events underscore its fledgling sophistication and wide-ranging reach. Amahle Nkosi in Johannesburg, South Africa, on a fascinating example. This opening creates an interesting intersection between international crime, the use of cryptocurrency, and national security. The U.S. Justice Department has...