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Lazarus Group Cryptocurrency Theft Tactics and Bitcoin Heists: How North Korea Steals Billions Online

Lazarus Group Cryptocurrency Theft Tactics and Bitcoin Heists: How North Korea Steals Billions Online

27 Dec 2025 by Sidney Keusseyan

Lazarus Group, North Korea's state-sponsored cyber unit, has stolen over $2 billion in cryptocurrency since 2022 using advanced social engineering and frontend manipulation. Their 2025 Bybit heist of $1.5 billion exposed critical flaws in exchange security.