North Korean hackers stole record $2 billion in crypto in 2025, including single heist worth $1.5 billion, report claims — rogue state accounts for 60% of all reported crypto thefts this year, $6.75 billion total since records began

North Korean hackers have reportedly stolen a record $2.02 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025, with a single heist worth $1.5 billion. This accounts for 60% of all reported crypto thefts this year and brings the total stolen by North Korea to $6.75 billion since records began. The hackers use various techniques, including posing as IT professionals, posting fake crypto job listings to install malware, and targeting senior executives with buyout offers to compromise wallets. Despite a decrease in decentralized finance protocol losses due to improved security, North Korean hackers remain a significant threat due to their sophistication and ability to execute highly damaging attacks.