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N.Korean hackers stole $400 mln in cryptocurrency in 2021

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North Korean hackers stole nearly $400 million worth of cryptocurrency in 2021. It was one of the most lucrative years to date for cybercriminals in the severely isolated country, according to a new report. The report was based on a survey of more than 1,000 North Korean hackers.

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Times of India

North Korean hackers stole $400 mn in crypto in 2021: Chainalysis

Pyongyang is under multiple international sanctions over its atomic bomb and ballistic missile developments but analysts say the North has also built up its cyber capabilities with an army of thousands of well-trained hackers who extract finances to fund the state's weapons programs.

2 years ago·India

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BBC News

N Korea hackers stole $400m crypto in 2021 - report - BBC News

Blockchain research firm Chainalysis says the value extracted from the hacks grew by 40% year-on-year.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

North Korean hackers stole $400m in digital assets last year, says report

The regime has launched at least seven cyber-attacks on cryptocurrency platforms, say blockchain experts

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

North Korean hackers stole US$400 million in cryptocurrency in 2021: report

North Korea launched at least seven attacks on cryptocurrency platforms that extracted nearly US$400 million worth of digital assets last year, one of its most successful years on record, blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis said in a new report.

2 years ago·Canada

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Reuters

N.Korean hackers stole $400 mln in cryptocurrency in 2021

North Korea launched at least seven attacks on cryptocurrency platforms that extracted nearly $400 million worth of digital assets last year, one of its most successful years on record, blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis said in a new report.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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CNN

North Korean hackers said to have stolen nearly $400 million in cryptocurrency last year

North Korean hackers stole nearly $400 million worth of cryptocurrency in 2021, making it one of the most lucrative years to date for cybercriminals in the severely isolated country, according to a new report.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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