US Says North Korean Hackers Behind Axie Infinity Multi-Million Dollar Crypto Heist

US Says North Korean Hackers Behind Axie Infinity Multi-Million Dollar Crypto Heist
A representation of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin is placed on a computer motherboard in this illustration taken on June 29, 2021. Dado Ruvic/Reuters
Aldgra Fredly
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The United States said Thursday that North Korean hacking group Lazarus was responsible for the multi-million dollar cryptocurrency heist of Axie Infinity, a game in which players can earn crypto through gameplay.

“Through our investigation, we were able to confirm Lazarus Group and APT38, cyber actors associated with the DPRK, are responsible for the theft of $620 million in Ethereum reported on March 29,” the FBI said in a statement, using the acronym for North Korea’s official name.