North Korean Hackers Steal $680K from Favrr, Using Fake Developer Personas

A group of six North Korean operatives pulled off a sophisticated heist on cryptocurrency platform Favrr in June 2025, stealing $680,000. The hackers expertly used fake identities to infiltrate the company and gain access to sensitive systems. Investigation revealed their meticulous operation, with detailed documentation, tools like VPNs and AnyDesk, and elaborate plans that they executed with precise timing and strategy.