07.05.2025
OKX enhances security and relaunches DEX after Lazarus Group incident
Major cryptocurrency exchange OKX has resumed operations of its Web3 decentralized exchange aggregator with a number of new security features. Previously, in March, the service was temporarily suspended due to an incident involving the North Korean hacker group Lazarus, in order to prevent further abuse.OKX CEO Star Xu stated on May 4 that the aggregator is now equipped with a real-time fraud detection and blocking system. This will enable rapid identification and blocking of suspicious transactions and addresses.The DEX aggregator now collects data from various decentralized exchanges and market makers to offer users the best trading conditions. The new update introduces a security feature — a dynamic database that tracks and blocks suspicious hacker-linked addresses in real time.A proactive alert system has also been added, warning users of risks when interacting with questionable addresses. In addition, a wallet analysis tool has been implemented to help identify major players and market snipers.OKX emphasized that its security has been verified by audits from CertiK, Hacken, and SlowMist. The platform also actively runs a bug bounty program to encourage the discovery of vulnerabilities in its infrastructure.