North Korean Hackers Steal Billions Through Cryptocurrency Theft and Fraudulent Tech Employment

Oct 23, 2025 04:59 am CST

North Korean hackers have orchestrated sophisticated cyber operations yielding billions of dollars through cryptocurrency exchange breaches and fraudulent tech employment. According to a 138-page international report, these activities finance North Korea's nuclear program while evading international sanctions, with hackers reaching sophistication levels rivaling those of China and Russia despite the country's small size and isolation.