

UNCHAINED: How North Koreans Infiltrated the Crypto Industry to Fund the Regime
Oct 9, 2024
Sam Kessler, CoinDesk’s deputy managing editor, and Taylor Monahan, a security expert from MetaMask, dive into the alarming infiltration of the crypto industry by North Korean operatives. They reveal tactics these hackers use to secure jobs at crypto firms, transforming them into fund-stealing spies for the regime. The discussion unpacks the red flags companies should watch for, interesting hiring stories, and the ease of tracing illicit activities on blockchains. Kessler and Monahan emphasize crucial security measures to safeguard the crypto ecosystem.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Infiltration of the Crypto Industry by North Korean Hackers
02:13 • 3min
North Korean Infiltration in Crypto
05:34 • 17min
Crypto Under Siege: Hacking and Deception
22:06 • 12min
Infiltration Tactics: Hiring Vulnerabilities in the Crypto Sector
33:38 • 5min
Crypto Vulnerabilities and North Korean Infiltration
38:46 • 21min
Mitigating Security Risks in Crypto Projects
01:00:05 • 14min