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North Korean crypto hacks escalate in record year of theft and laundering
In a year marked by unprecedented cyber aggression, hackers from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea have plundered cryptocurrency platforms for billions, further cementing their status as the industry's most prolific thieves. Driven by the regime's need to fund its nuclear weapons amid tightening international sanctions, hacker groups like Lazarus have refined their tactics to continuously exploit vulnerabilities in the global blockchain and crypto sector. The scale of North Korea's crypto operations in 2025 has shattered previous records. Chainalysis said North Korea-affiliated hackers stole more than $2.17 ... (full story)