North Korea Hacker Group Steals $2 Billion in Crypto, Raising Security Concerns

A North Korean hacking group, APT38, has been linked to a staggering theft of over $2 billion in cryptocurrency across various exchanges in 2025. This brazen cyberattack highlights the ongoing vulnerabilities in the cryptocurrency sector’s security and is driving calls for stronger regulation from global authorities. Law enforcement agencies confirm the involvement of these state-backed hackers with investigations focusing on asset recovery. The U.S. Department of Justice has seized $15 million in stolen assets, while exchanges remain silent regarding specific security measures or incidents.