🚨 2025 Crypto Security Alert: North Korea at the Center of Mega Hacks 🚨
In 2025, North Korean hackers set a new and alarming record by stealing at least $2 billion in cryptocurrency, a 51% increase from 2024, according to a recent Chainalysis report. This pushed the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) all-time crypto theft total to $6.75 billion, highlighting their growing dominance in large-scale cybercrime.
Unlike other cybercriminals who rely on frequent small attacks, DPRK-linked groups focus on fewer but massively destructive breaches. In fact, they were responsible for 76% of all service-level hacks in 2025, the highest share ever recorded. A major contributor was March’s $1.4 billion Bybit hack, one of the largest in crypto history.
Their laundering methods are equally sophisticated. Funds are moved in small tranches under $500,000, often through Chinese-language brokers, bridges, and mixing services, with a typical 45-day cash-out window. Analysts believe AI is playing a key role, enabling highly structured, automated laundering workflows across multiple blockchains.
Meanwhile, the broader theft landscape is polarizing. While personal wallet hacks surged to 158,000 incidents, the total value stolen from individuals fell 52% to $713 million, showing attackers are stealing less per victim.
Overall, 2025 reveals a clear split: mass low-value thefts targeting individuals, and rare but catastrophic service-level breaches, with North Korea firmly leading the latter.
