Pepe NFT projects linked to original creator Matt Furie were hacked by a North Korean operative, resulting in over $1 million in losses.
The hacker infiltrated Chainsaw and Favrr projects, posing as IT staff, and exploited security vulnerabilities to steal funds.
Blockchain analyst ZachXBT suspects the Lazarus Group's involvement, linking the attack to North Korean crypto laundering methods.
The incident highlights serious security gaps in Web3 project management and emphasizes the need for enhanced due diligence and hiring practices in the NFT industry.