North Korean Hackers Make History with $2 Billion Crypto Heist in 2025
ID: ad71b46a-7a6a-5fbb-839a-348254357c12
STIX ID: report--ad71b46a-7a6a-5fbb-839a-348254357c12
Feed Name: cybersecurityNews.com
Threat Score
North Korean state-backed hacking groups conducted fewer but far larger cryptocurrency heists in 2025, stealing $2.02 billion (51% increase over 2024) and bringing total theft since 2016 to $6.75 billion; attacks use insider placement, fake recruiter and investor impersonation schemes, and a distinct 45-day laundering cycle that moves funds through DeFi, mixers, low‑KYC exchanges and Chinese-language services.
Your team is not currently subscribed to this feed. You must subscribe to it in order to see this post.