Pepe creator’s NFT project accidentally hired a North Korean hacker

Matt Furie’s NFT collections suffered a significant hack after hiring a North Korean infiltrator as an IT professional. The hacker transferred mint contracts, resulting in the theft of NFTs worth hundreds of thousands USD. The same attacker also targeted Favrr, leading to losses of $680,000.

ZachXBT tracked blockchain data indicating North Korean involvement. This incident underscores the rising threat of North Korean hackers in the crypto sphere, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures to protect digital assets.