North Korean hackers stole $1.7 billion worth of cryptocurrency in 2022
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Hacker groups pose a great threat not only to the banking sector, but also to holders of digital currencies. In 2022, cybercriminals stole a total of $3.4 billion in cryptocurrencies, blockchain company PeckShield found out. A study by another Chainalysis team found that North Korean hackers stole $1.7 billion in virtual assets last year. DeFi protocols have been the hardest hit. 82% of funds were stolen from the decentralized finance market. The hackers were most active in March and October, during these months they stole $732.4 million and $775.7 million, respectively. Compared to 2021, the amount of funds stolen by
North Korean hackers stole cryptocurrency worth about $400 million last year in at least seven major attacks on crypto platforms. “Only 20% of the stolen funds were bitcoin … And for the first time... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and…
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