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North Korea-linked hackers steal $643M in crypto in H1 2026

  • Editorial Team--Crypto Briefing
  • published date: 2026-07-03 17:21:21 UTC

North Korea's crypto thefts highlight the urgent need for enhanced security in DeFi, as state-backed cybercrime threatens global financial stability. The post North Korea-linked hackers steal $643M in crypto in H1 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Lazarus Group and its subgroups accounted for two-thirds of all crypto stolen this year, with two devastating April attacks making up the bulk of losses North Korean hackers walked away with $643… [+3256 chars]