North Korea backed hackers are not slowing down. Groups like Lazarus Group now drive most crypto losses in 2026. Around 76 percent of stolen funds this year came from them. That is close to 600 million gone.
But the real shift is how they attack. This is not just code exploits anymore. In the case of Drift Protocol they spent months building trust in real life before making a move. That changes everything.
Then came the hit on KelpDAO which triggered huge damage across DeFi. Even Aave felt the pressure with bad debt issues.
This space is growing fast but so are the risks. It is no longer just about safe code. It is about who you trust and how you protect access.
Stay sharp or get caught off guard.