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North Korea Hacks $2.17 Billion in Crypto: Lazarus Group Behind Major Heist

In 2025, North Korean hackers, specifically the Lazarus Group, orchestrated a staggering heist of $2.17 billion worth of cryptocurrency. This attack targeted Bybit exchange, resulting in a record-breaking breach exceeding $1.5 billion. The incident highlights the increasing cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities within the crypto industry. While the scale of this theft presents challenges to the sector, it also underscores efforts towards proactive security measures. 2025 has seen a surge in state-sponsored cyberattacks on cryptocurrency platforms, with the Lazarus Group’s Bybit heist serving as a critical case study.

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