BitoPro exchange links Lazarus hackers to $11 million crypto heist
The Taiwanese cryptocurrency exchange BitoPro claims the North Korean hacking group Lazarus is behind a cyberattack that led to the theft of $11,000,000 worth of cryptocurrency on May 8, 2025.
The company has attributed the attack to Lazarus based on the evidence recovered from its internal investigations. It notes that the attack patterns and methodology closely resemble those used in past cyberattacks.
“The attack methodology bears resemblance to patterns observed in multiple past international major incidents, including illicit transfers from global bank SWIFT systems and asset theft incidents from major international cryptocurrency exchanges,” reads the announcement.
“These attacks are attributed to the North Korean…
