How the North Korean Hacker Group ‘APT43’ Uses Crypto Services to Fund Espionage Operations
North Korea-based hackers are increasingly utilizing cryptocurrencies to facilitate illicit activities. Per the latest study, the hacker group is using it to mine more crypto via cloud services.
OK, stop there; notice that this article is a PROMO - it is paid propaganda.
Replace the words "North Korean hackers" with CIA or Mossad or your favourite elite tech troops. Now, that looks closer to the truth.
This anonymity makes it difficult for governments to track the flow of funds, which is why they have become an attractive option for funding espionage activities.
This, as just one example, is total bollox, as we have also seen that the Authority can even track coins through a crypto-laundromat. I know, it says "difficult", not "impossible", but still, be aware of the language. Your government is always protecting you - even from phantoms.
Here is the actual report, constructed by Mandiant, a Goeggel company.