North Korean hackers have pilfered over $2 billion in cryptocurrencies in 2025, marking a record high with months still remaining in the year, according to Elliptic. A significant part of this theft stems from a $1.46 billion attack on the Bybit exchange. The regime reportedly channels these funds into nuclear and missile programs. Analysts warn that evolving techniques, including social engineering, heighten risks for both exchanges and individual crypto holders.
North Korean hackers have pilfered over $2 billion in cryptocurrencies in 2025, marking a record high with months still remaining in the year, according to Elliptic. A significant part of this theft stems from a $1.46 billion attack on the Bybit exchange. The regime reportedly channels these funds into nuclear and missile programs. Analysts warn that evolving techniques, including social engineering, heighten risks for both exchanges and individual crypto holders.