North Korea tied to heists worth $578M in April after Kelp DAO exploit

North Korea tied to heists worth $578M in April after Kelp DAO exploit

DPRK-linked crypto theft topped $578M in April after the Kelp DAO exploit, as attacks continue to expand across protocols, companies and end users.

NK-Linked Crypto Heists $578M in April After Kelp DAO Exploit

Kelp DAO’s $292 million breach on a Saturday emerged as the year’s largest crypto exploit, drawing attention to cross-chain security gaps and intensifying scrutiny of DPRK-linked cyber operations. Investigators point to LayerZero’s infrastructure as a factor, while researchers and industry players weigh the implications for DeFi security and governance models. Kelp DAO has stated that the attack stemmed from weaknesses in LayerZero’s cross-chain…