BitMEX Exposes North Korea’s Cyber Clowns: You Won’t Believe Their Mistakes!

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So, guess what? The BitMEX crypto exchange’s security team just pulled back the curtain on the Lazarus Group—yes, the North Korean cybercrime squad that makes your average hacker look like a toddler with crayons. 🎨

In a thrilling episode of “Whoops, I Did It Again,” they found some pretty gaping holes in the group’s operational security. Apparently, one of their hackers had a little slip-up and accidentally revealed his true IP address. Spoiler alert: it’s in Jiaxing, China. Oops! 😬

But wait, there’s more! The BitMEX detectives also managed to sneak a peek at a Supabase database that the hackers were using. You know, the kind of database that’s supposed to be user-friendly but clearly wasn’t user-proof. 🙈

According to the report, it’s like a bad sitcom over there. The group has this bizarre mix of low-skill social engineers trying to trick people into downloading malware, while the high-tech hackers are off doing their own thing. It’s like watching a toddler try to play chess against a grandmaster. 🥴

And guess what? The BitMEX team thinks this means the Lazarus Group has split into sub-groups, each with their own level of incompetence. It’s like a dysfunctional family reunion, but with more cybercrime. 🎉

Now, if you thought that was the end of the drama, think again! Federal law enforcement agencies are ringing the alarm bells about these DPRK hackers. They’re like the overprotective parents of the internet, warning everyone about the latest scams. 🚨

In September 2024, the FBI issued a warning about these social engineering scams, which include phishing attempts that are as subtle as a sledgehammer. They’re targeting crypto users with fake job offers. Because who wouldn’t want to work for a group that can’t even keep their IP addresses secret? 😂

And just when you thought it couldn’t get any more ridiculous, the governments of Japan, the US, and South Korea joined the party in January 2025, calling these hackers a threat to the financial system. Because, you know, they’re not just stealing your data; they’re stealing your sanity too! 😵

Rumor has it that world leaders might even discuss the Lazarus Group at the next G7 Summit. I mean, who wouldn’t want to strategize about a bunch of cyber clowns? 🤡

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2025-05-31 20:12