🇰🇵 North Korea is behind 89% of losses from crypto hacks in 2026
Suspected attacks by North Korean hackers accounted for nearly 89% of reported losses from cryptocurrency thefts this year. By comparison, their share was just 15% in 2021.
🤖 Hackers are increasingly using artificial intelligence, forged documents, and fake job openings to infiltrate crypto companies.
South Korea estimates that more than 8,000 specialists may be involved in such activities.
The scale is striking: the average loss from a single attack linked to North Korea has risen from $50.6 million to $185.7 million.
Suspected attacks by North Korean hackers accounted for nearly 89% of reported losses from cryptocurrency thefts this year. By comparison, their share was just 15% in 2021.
🤖 Hackers are increasingly using artificial intelligence, forged documents, and fake job openings to infiltrate crypto companies.
South Korea estimates that more than 8,000 specialists may be involved in such activities.
The scale is striking: the average loss from a single attack linked to North Korea has risen from $50.6 million to $185.7 million.
