Crypto losses from North Korea hackers in 2025 rose 51% YoY: Report
Cointelegraph
North Korean hackers stole over $2 billion in 2025, marking a 51% increase despite fewer total attacks, according to a new CrowdStrike report.Summary
A report by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike reveals that DPRK-affiliated hackers generated over $2 billion in losses in 2025, a 51% year-over-year increase. Although the frequency of attacks decreased, the threat actors prioritized high-value targets, specifically focusing on Web3 projects and cryptocurrency exchanges to fund state military programs. The report highlights that these hackers increasingly use sophisticated social engineering and third-party intermediaries to infiltrate organizations, as evidenced by a $280 million breach at the Drift Protocol, where attackers built professional relationships over several months before deploying malware.
(Source：Cointelegraph)