North Korean hackers behind the Binance robbery are also active in Switzerland - and are luring with promising job offers.
The number of crypto thefts at Swiss companies has been increasing since the beginning of the year. The authorities are warning about a scam via LinkedIn.
The Swiss cryptocurrency sector has seen a rise in cyberattacks, particularly those linked to North Korean hacker groups, since the beginning of the year. The Federal Office for Cybersecurity (Bacs) reported 18 such attacks, with estimated losses of at least 130 million Swiss francs since 2021. One notable attack on a Swiss crypto company resulted in losses of over $60 million, while another, on the startup Lykke, saw $22 million stolen in June 2024.
The Financial Market Authority (Finma) also warned of increasing threats from cyberattacks, citing the growing professionalism of hackers.
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