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North Korea just had its biggest year ever stealing cryptocurrency
North Korean hackers had their biggest year yet for stealing cryptocurrencies in 2025. Cyber attackers sponsored by the rogue regime have swiped over $2.02 billion in crypto since January, according to the latest findings from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. Through early December, the Chainalysis report shows thieves supported by North Korea have stolen over 50% more in crypto this year than in 2024, bringing their total identified haul from crypto theft since 2016 to $6.75 billion. The findings are just the latest example of how the heavily sanctioned nation has exploited security vulnerabilities in the ... (full story)