North Korean hackers stole $3bn in cryptocurrency since 2017, funding nuclear and missile programs.

A Microsoft report reveals that North Korean hackers have stolen around $3 billion in cryptocurrency since 2017, financing over half of the country's nuclear and missile programs. Four new hacking groups—Moonstone Sleet, Jade Sleet, Sapphire Sleet, and Citrine Sleet—are actively targeting cryptocurrency organizations. The report highlights an increase in ransomware activities linked to North Korea and warns of rising cyber threats from state-backed actors, especially from Russia, China, and Iran.

October 17, 2024
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