North Korean Hackers Steal $2 Billion in Cryptocurrency in 2025

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North Korean hackers have stolen approximately $2 billion in cryptocurrency assets in 2025, the highest annual total recorded. This theft is part of a broader campaign to fund nuclear weapons development. The largest single heist was the Bybit hack in February, which accounted for $1.46 billion. The tactics used by these hackers have evolved to include more sophisticated laundering techniques and a shift towards targeting individuals and exchange employees through social engineering.

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North Korean Hackers Steal $2 Billion in Cryptocurrency in 2025
North Korean hackers have stolen approximately $2 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025, the highest annual total recorded. This theft is part of a broader campaign to fund nuclear weapons development. The largest single heist was the Bybit hack in February, which accounted for $1.46 billion. The tactics used by these hackers have evolved to include more sophisticated laundering techniques and a shift towards targeting individuals and exchange employees through social engineering.
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North Korean hackers stole over $2 billion in crypto this year — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 07.10.2025 20:02
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North Korean hackers have stolen $2 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025.
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- North Korean hackers stole over $2 billion in crypto this year — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 07.10.2025 20:02
The total amount stolen by North Korean hackers since 2017 exceeds $6 billion.
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- North Korean hackers stole over $2 billion in crypto this year — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 07.10.2025 20:02
The Bybit hack in February 2025 resulted in the theft of $1.46 billion.
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- North Korean hackers stole over $2 billion in crypto this year — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 07.10.2025 20:02
North Korean hackers have conducted 30 crypto-heists in 2025.
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- North Korean hackers stole over $2 billion in crypto this year — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 07.10.2025 20:02
Other notable breaches include LND.fi, WOO X, Seedify, and BitoPro.
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- North Korean hackers stole over $2 billion in crypto this year — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 07.10.2025 20:02
The Lazarus Group stole an estimated $11 million from BitoPro.
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- North Korean hackers stole over $2 billion in crypto this year — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 07.10.2025 20:02
North Korean hackers have shifted from targeting businesses to individuals and exchange employees.
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- North Korean hackers stole over $2 billion in crypto this year — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 07.10.2025 20:02
New laundering strategies include multiple mixing and cross-chain transfers, obscure blockchains, utility token purchases, and custom tokens.
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- North Korean hackers stole over $2 billion in crypto this year — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 07.10.2025 20:02