Lazarus Group — 2 Technical Articles

Apr 23, 2026 · Blockchain

How Lazarus Group Hijacked $290 Million from KelpDAO via RPC Poisoning and DDoS

In April 2026, the DeFi liquid staking protocol KelpDAO lost roughly $290 million worth of rsETH after a sophisticated attack by the Lazarus Group that combined RPC node poisoning with a DDoS on the LayerZero Decentralized Verifier Network, prompting emergency measures across major lending platforms.

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How Lazarus Group Hijacked $290 Million from KelpDAO via RPC Poisoning and DDoS

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Apr 4, 2026 · Blockchain

Inside the $285 Million Drift Protocol Hack: Timeline, Tactics, and Lessons

On April 1 2026, the Solana‑based Drift Protocol lost $285 million in a 12‑minute exploit that leveraged a fake CVT token, a vulnerable 2‑of‑5 multisig, and Solana's Durable Nonce feature, with investigators linking the attack to North Korea's Lazarus Group and highlighting systemic governance and oracle risks.

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Inside the $285 Million Drift Protocol Hack: Timeline, Tactics, and Lessons

How Lazarus Group Hijacked $290 Million from KelpDAO via RPC Poisoning and DDoS

Inside the $285 Million Drift Protocol Hack: Timeline, Tactics, and Lessons

How Lazarus Group Hijacked $290 Million from KelpDAO via RPC Poisoning and DDoS

Inside the $285 Million Drift Protocol Hack: Timeline, Tactics, and Lessons