North Korea’s Crypto Theft Surged 51% in 2025, CrowdStrike Finds
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CrowdStrike reports that North Korea-linked hackers stole $2.02 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025, marking a 51% increase fueled by AI-driven cyberattacks.Summary
A CrowdStrike report reveals that North Korea-linked cyber groups stole $2.02 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025, a 51% increase from the previous year. Hackers such as FAMOUS CHOLLIMA and STARDUST CHOLLIMA are increasingly using artificial intelligence to create fake identities and meeting environments to infiltrate financial institutions. These stolen funds are reportedly used to support the regime’s military programs, while ransomware and targeted intrusions against the financial sector continue to rise globally through early 2026.
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