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Bybit Sues North Korea Over $1.5 Billion Hack, Wins Asset Freezing Order
Bybit has filed a lawsuit against North Korea, specifically targeting the Lazarus Group, over a $1.5 billion hack. The exchange reports recovering $48.4 million and freezing an additional $30.5 million, though these amounts represent only a fraction of the total stolen in February 2025.
AS1 NewsSource: decrypt.co
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has initiated legal proceedings against North Korea, alleging that the Lazarus Group was responsible for a cyber attack that resulted in the theft of approximately $1.5 billion. The exchange has successfully recovered $48.4 million and has frozen an additional $30.5 million in assets, but these figures constitute only a small portion of the total stolen funds.
The lawsuit aims to hold North Korea accountable for the cyber attack, which targeted Bybit in February 2025. The Lazarus Group, a hacking entity believed to be linked to North Korea, is accused of orchestrating the breach that compromised the exchange's security.
This legal action underscores ongoing concerns about state-sponsored cybercrime within the crypto ecosystem. While the recovered assets provide some relief, the significant gap between the stolen funds and recovered assets highlights the challenges in combating large-scale cyber thefts in the digital asset space.
The lawsuit and asset recovery efforts are part of ongoing security and legal responses to major cyber attacks targeting crypto exchanges.