OKX suspends DEX aggregator after Lazarus hackers try to launder funds

OKX suspends DEX aggregator after Lazarus hackers try to launder funds
Summary: OKX Web3 has suspended its decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator services to enhance security measures in response to attempts by the Lazarus hackers to misuse its platform following a .5 billion crypto heist. The exchange aims to implement upgrades to block hacker activities and improve compliance with regulatory standards. The decision comes after reports of Lazarus attempting to launder stolen funds through OKX’s services.

Affected: OKX Web3

Keypoints :

  • OKX suspended its DEX aggregator services to implement enhanced security after Lazarus hackers targeted the platform.
  • The exchange plans to launch a system to identify and track hacker-linked addresses and block them in real-time.
  • OKX is collaborating with blockchain explorers to ensure clarity and security in transactions and compliance with regulatory standards.

Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/okx-suspends-dex-aggregator-after-lazarus-hackers-try-to-launder-funds/