In just under three weeks, cyber operatives linked to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) have stolen more than $500 million from crypto DeFi platforms. This marks a drastic escalation in Pyongyang’s state-sponsored campaign to bankroll its weapons programs through cryptocurrency theft. Drift and KelpDAO drive North Korea's over $500 million DeFi exploits Notably, […]
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ZachXBT said a 390-account North Korean IT worker network has generated over $3.5 million in crypto flows since November 2025.
Worried about a former employee with alleged ties to North Korea, Stabble told liquidity providers to withdraw funds.
With "medium-high" confidence, Drift and the SEAL 911 team assess the operation was run by the same North Korean actors behind the Radiant Capital hack.
North Korea is constantly evolving its tactics and will continue to use crypto hacks as a main source of revenue, Chainalysis said.
The DOJ seized $15 million in Tether in order to return the funds to their rightful owners as part of an ongoing campaign against North Korean hackers.
The government of North Korea (DPRK) has reportedly employed various hacking groups, most notably the Lazarus Group, to seal crypto in recent years.
According to cybersecurity firm Recorded Future, North Korean hacker groups have stolen approximately $3 billion in funds since 2017.
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