Tag: cryptocurrency theft

North Korea’s $3 Billion Crypto Heist: How State Hackers Bypass Sanctions

North Korea’s $3 Billion Crypto Heist: How State Hackers Bypass Sanctions

3 Jul 2026 by Sidney Keusseyan

North Korean hackers stole $3B in crypto between 2017-2025, including a $1.5B Bybit heist. Learn how Lazarus Group uses social engineering and chain laundering to bypass sanctions.

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.