North Korea's Lazarus Group Targets OKX: DEX Aggregator Service Halted

OKX has temporarily stopped its DEX aggregator service after discovering that North Korea's Lazarus Group tried to take advantage of a security flaw in the platform. The exchange made the announcement on March 17, explaining that the issue was related to how blockchain explorers were tagging transactions, which could have allowed hackers to exploit the system.

This decision is part of OKX’s effort to improve its security and prevent further attacks. While the DEX aggregator is on hold, users can still access their wallet services without any major issues, though there are some restrictions in place for creating new wallets in certain regions.

The exchange is actively working with regulators and blockchain explorers to address the problem and ensure that everything is secure moving forward. OKX’s focus on protecting its users from such targeted attacks highlights how crucial cybersecurity is in the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency.