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North Korean hackers shatter records, steal $2.02 billion in crypto in 2025
Dec 18, 2025
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by Florence Muchai
for CryptoPolitan
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North Korean hackers have stolen over $2.02 billion in crypto since January 2024, with total theft reaching over $6 billion. The 2024 theft marks a 51% increase year-over-year, highlighting significant risks to crypto security and market integrity.
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North Korean hackers, the cyber attackers sponsored by the rogue regime, have swiped over $2.02 billion in crypto since January. This has pushed the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) all-time haul to over $6 billion. According to the Chainalysis report, hackers stole $681 million more in 2024, representing a 51% year-over-year increase. This brought […]
