North Korean hackers stole over $2B in crypto last year, report says

North Korean hackers and affiliated groups conducted fewer attacks in 2025 compared to the previous year but stole significantly more assets by focusing on high-value targets, Cointelegraph reported, citing a new report from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. The "2026 Financial Services Threat Landscape Report" states that these hackers are concentrating on Web3 projects and cryptocurrency exchanges due to their higher anonymity and relative ease of laundering funds compared to the traditional financial system. The value of cryptocurrency stolen by these groups in 2025 surpassed $2 billion, a 51% increase from 2024.