Bitget hack linked to Lazarus Group and July AFX attack

Sep 25, 2026 01:57 (30d ago)

Bitget was linked to a hacking incident involving Lazarus Group, according to Specter monitoring.
About $24 million was lost in the AFX attack in July.
TraderTraitor, associated with Lazarus Group, was attributed responsibility for the AFX attack.

Bitget’s hacking incident has been linked to Lazarus Group, a North Korean hacking organization, according to monitoring by Specter. The incident is also connected to the AFX attack in July, which caused about $24 million in losses and was attributed to TraderTraitor, a group associated with Lazarus Group.