Consensys said it unknowingly allowed a software developer linked to North Korea to access parts of its internal systems for about one month earlier this year. The blockchain company said the individual, who used the alias Tyler Knapp, had been brought in as a software development consultant through a relationship with a reputable third-party service provider rather than being hired as a formal employee. After identifying the security threat, Consensys said it immediately revoked all access, paused product releases, and opened a full internal investigation. General Counsel Matt Corva said the investigation found that no assets or data were stolen, no malicious code was deployed, and there was no impact on user safety or customer assets. The company’s statement frames the incident as a contractor-screening and internal security matter rather than a breach that resulted in losses. The disclosure was reported by BlockBeats on July 18.
Consensys said it unknowingly gave a software developer linked to North Korea access to parts of its internal systems for about one month, according to a July 18 report from BlockBeats.
Earlier this year, the blockchain company hired a software development consultant using the alias Tyler Knapp. It later discovered that the individual had ties to North Korea. The incident led Consensys to temporarily pause product releases and begin an internal investigation.
Company says access was revoked and no assets or data were taken
Matt Corva, general counsel at Consensys, said: "'Knapp' was introduced to us through our relationship with a reputable third-party service provider and worked with Consensys as a contractor. He was never a formal employee of Consensys. We identified this security threat soon after he joined, immediately terminated all of his access in line with our security procedures, and launched a full investigation."
Corva added that the investigation confirmed that no assets or data were stolen, no malicious code was deployed, and there was no impact on user safety or assets.
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