A shocking case has emerged where 31 North Korean nationals, posing as freelance crypto developers, infiltrated top firms and stole over $680,000 in cryptocurrency. These individuals used fake identities, resumes, and even claimed U.S. citizenship to land remote jobs at well-known crypto companies. Once employed, they exploited company systems to steal sensitive data and assets, furthering the North Korean government’s cyber warfare programs. This is part of a larger pattern where North Korea has utilized various methods to fund its operations through cybercrime. Previous high-profile attacks have been linked to the Lazarus Group, highlighting this nation’s persistent use of digital espionage for financial gain.