North Korean hackers stole over $2B in crypto so far in 2025, researchers say

6 months ago

North Korean hackers stole over $2 billion in crypto in 2025, the highest annual total on record.
Total stolen crypto by North Korea since 2017 is at least $6 billion, possibly more.
Hackers shifted tactics from exploiting technical flaws to social engineering attacks.
Main targets include crypto exchanges and high-net-worth individuals.
Bybit suffered the largest theft this year, losing over $1.4 billion.
Other notable victims: Axie Infinity ($625M), Harmony ($100M), WazirX ($235M).
Stolen funds are believed to fund North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
Estimates align with UN and government reports.

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