North korea-linked hackers steal $290m in ethereum tokens

A massive cryptocurrency heist orchestrated by the notorious North Korean hacking group Lazarus has shaken the digital asset community, with the thieves making off with over $290 million in Ethereum tokens.

Lazarus exploits home router vulnerability for latest heist

In what has been dubbed the biggest cryptocurrency cyberattack of 2026 so far, the hackers targeted the KelpDAO decentralized investment platform, exploiting a vulnerability in two LayerZero servers to gain control of the platform's funds.

The attackers then used a