# Cyber Attack Articoli collegati

North Korea stole a record $2 billion in crypto in 2025 — even as hacks declined

North Korea set a record in 2025 by stealing $2.02 billion in cryptocurrency despite carrying out fewer attacks than in previous years, according to Chainalysis. The DPRK shifted its strategy from high-frequency exploits to targeted, high-value infiltrations, focusing on compromising people and internal systems—such as executives and contractors—rather than just code. A major driver was the $1.5 billion Bybit breach. The report also details North Korea's efficient 45-day laundering cycle using mixers, bridges, and off-ramping via Chinese OTC brokers. While DeFi protocols saw improved security breaches, retail wallet hacks rose to 158,000 incidents. North Korea remains the most significant state-level threat in crypto, with total lifetime thefts reaching $6.75 billion. The industry must now prioritize human and organizational security, not just technical defenses.

ambcrypto12/18 20:47