A North Korean hacker group known as "Lazarus" has been accused of engaging in money laundering activities using cryptocurrency. The accusations were made by cybersecurity firm Mandiant, which has been monitoring the activities of Lazarus and other North Korean hacker groups for several years.

The accusations by Mandiant highlight the continuing threat posed by North Korean hacker groups to the cryptocurrency industry and the broader financial system. Lazarus and other North Korean groups have been linked to a range of cyber attacks and financial crimes, including the theft of millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency from exchanges and other targets.

(by Catarina Moura)