North Korea has again rewritten the record books in global cybercrime, with state-linked hackers stealing an estimated Rs. 2.02 billion in cryptocurrency during 2025, according to new research. The figure surpasses the country’s previous annual high and underscores the growing scale and sophistication of its digital theft operations. Investigators say the proceeds are funneled through… Continue reading North Korea Sets New Record in Crypto Heists, Stealing Rs. 2.02 Billion in 2025
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North Korea’s Hidden Fortune: How the Regime Amassed Billions Through Crypto Theft and Tech Deception
North Korea has allegedly built a massive illicit fortune, stealing billions of dollars through sophisticated cyberattacks and deceptive employment in global technology firms. According to intelligence assessments, the regime has relied heavily on cryptocurrency theft, ransomware, and fraudulent overseas work by IT professionals to evade international sanctions and fund its nuclear and missile programs. The… Continue reading North Korea’s Hidden Fortune: How the Regime Amassed Billions Through Crypto Theft and Tech Deception
North Korean Cyber Gangs Target High-Net-Worth Crypto Investors Amid Rising Digital Tensions
North Korean hackers are intensifying cyberattacks against wealthy cryptocurrency investors, marking a shift from large-scale exchange breaches to precision-targeted theft. Backed by the state, these cyber groups—particularly the notorious Lazarus Group—are deploying increasingly sophisticated techniques such as social engineering, phishing, and wallet compromise to steal digital assets. Analysts suggest these operations are crucial to Pyongyang’s… Continue reading North Korean Cyber Gangs Target High-Net-Worth Crypto Investors Amid Rising Digital Tensions