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After a major setback in April 2024, the overall cryptocurrency industry is once again experiencing upside momentum, with the crypto-meme industry leading the market. However, on April 24, 2024, a security researcher at SlowMist, a blockchain security firm, made a post on X (previously Twitter) stating that a prominent North Korean Lazarus group had once again become active in the market to trick LinkedIn users. Lazarus group’s recent attack on crypto 
Theresearch analyst highlighted that the notorious Lazarus group was reaching out to people looking for job changes, specifically those in React or Developer roles, through LinkedIn. Following this scheme, Lazarus group members initiate contact with unsuspecting LinkedIn users and request access to the target’s repository under the guise of reviewing code. However, the repository contains malware. 
Following this report by a security analyst, there have been no reported losses of funds as of yet, nor has anyone submitted any reports regarding the loss of funds. However, the main purpose of this North Korean Hacker Lazarus group is to contact web3 enthusiasts and use masked code to steal their assets through malware.&nbsp;
However, this is not the first time Lazarus has engaged in such activities to steal crypto assets. There were several cases in 2023 where the Lazarus group looted several cryptocurrency exchanges as well as prominent investors. Lazarus stole cryptocurrency holding&nbsp; 
In late 2023, the <a href="https://news.todayq.com/north-korean-lazarus-groups-kandykorn-malware-strikes-crypto-exchanges/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Lazarus group</a> stole nearly $240 million worth of cryptocurrencies using malicious software named KandyKorn, as reported by Todayq News. Besides this massive $240 million fund stolen by the Lazarus group in September 2023, the group has stolen nearly $41 million of cryptocurrencies.
According to data shared by 21dotco, the Lazarus Group holds nearly $47 million worth of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, and stablecoin. Additionally, this group is also a TRON whale, holding a massive 137 million TRX tokens.
Despite the Lazarus group’s attempts to steal cryptocurrency assets, the market is currently looking bullish after the completion of the Bitcoin Halving. Top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin experienced a decent over 5% upside momentum, while Ethereum, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, experienced a decent 2.5% upside momentum.

Beware! Crypto hacker group targets LinkedIn users: Report

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