DPRK Hackers Stole $659M in Crypto Last Year: US Govt.
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The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)-backed hackers have stolen at least $659 million in 2024 through various crypto heists. The USA, Japan, and South Korea released a joint statement detailing North Korea-linked crypto thefts and their targeted entities. The statement warned the blockchain industry about the ongoing targeting that compromised several entities. The US government emphasized their efforts to prevent thefts and recover stolen funds to deny the DPRK illicit revenue for its unlawful weapons programs. The DPRK-affiliated groups, including the infamous Lazarus Group, have been involved in malicious activities in cyberspace, including laundering stolen funds.
