⚠️ North Korean Hackers Account for 59% of Total Value of Stolen Cryptocurrency in 2025 🛡️
A shocking report has just revealed the terrifying scale of cyberattacks this year. Hacker groups linked to North Korea have set a new record for the value of stolen assets, causing shockwaves throughout the blockchain industry. 🇰🇵
📍 Notable figures:
Massive damage: In 2025, North Korean hackers stole over 2 billion USD in cryptocurrency, accounting for up to 59% of the total global damage caused by cyber theft. 💰
Focus of attacks: The majority of this figure comes from the Bybit exchange hack in February with damages of 1.46 billion USD. Additionally, targets are shifting from exchanges to individuals owning large assets through sophisticated scams. 🏦
Sophisticated tactics: Hackers not only exploit source code vulnerabilities but also use "social engineering" techniques, impersonating recruiters on LinkedIn or scamming through video calls to steal private keys. 🧠
Funding targets: Experts believe this money continues to be used to fund weapons development programs, helping to evade international sanctions. 🚀
The report serves as a costly warning about cybersecurity. Users need to be more vigilant about unusual requests and prioritize the use of hardware security measures to protect their assets. 🌐
