A recent study by Chainalysis, a blockchain analytics firm, has revealed a surge in cyber attacks on cryptocurrency platforms linked to North Korea. The data, covering the period from 2016 to 2023, indicates that 20 crypto platforms were targeted by North Korean hackers in 2023 alone, marking the highest level in the recorded period.
According to the report, North Korean hackers managed to steal just over $1 billion in crypto assets in the past year. While this amount is slightly less than the record $1.7 billion stolen in 2022, the increasing trend is a cause for concern among cybersecurity experts.
Chainalysis highlighted the growing threat from cyber-espionage groups like Kimsuky and Lazarus Group, employing various malicious tactics to accumulate significant amounts of crypto assets. This aligns with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) previous attribution of a $100 million crypto heist on the Horizon Bridge in 2022 to North Korea-linked hackers.
Supporting these findings, TRM Labs, a blockchain intelligence firm, reported that North Korea-affiliated hackers stole at least $600 million in crypto assets in 2023. The frequency and success of these attacks underscore the sophistication and persistence of North Korea’s cyber capabilities.
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