North Korea's hackers take on cryptocurrency - The Lazarus Heist S2, Ep8 - BBC World Service podcast

North Korea tries to infiltrate crypto companies from the inside, posing as job seekers.
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From millions to billions: the Lazarus Group turn "Bitcoin bandits" and get into cryptocurrency. Can investigators stop them cashing out their digital loot?
The hackers are back. In fact, the cyber criminals never went away. The Lazarus Heist Season 2 tells the story of the theft of billions of dollars around the globe. Investigators say a secretive, elite North Korean hacking ring is responsible. Nicknamed the Lazarus Group, it’s claimed they are becoming more ambitious, more audacious and more successful. North Korea says it has nothing to do with these cybercrimes, saying the United States is making these allegations to try and tarnish its image.
The Lazarus Heist podcast is presented by cybercrime investigative journalist Geoff White and veteran foreign correspondent and renowned North Korea expert Jean Lee.
Podcast producer: Vivien Jones
Watch the series here: • The Lazarus Heist
For more info and to download the podcast, go to: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w13x...
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