North Korean Hackers Steal Record-Breaking $2 Billion from Crypto Industry

North Korean cyber groups have become a major security threat to cryptocurrency companies. They combine sophisticated social engineering tactics with malware, insider access, and rapid laundering of stolen funds.

The size of their operations has grown as exchanges and custodians have accumulated larger pools of digital assets.

According to Chainalysis, hackers from North Korea stole nearly $2.02 billion from the crypto industry in 2025, a 51% increase from 2024. This brings the total value stolen by North Korean hackers to at least $6.75 billion.