North Korea news and trends

Chainalysis: Crypto Hacking Slows as North Korea Redirects Resources
Cryptocurrency // December 19, 2024

The total value stolen in crypto hacks reached $2.2 billion in 2024, a figure that was higher than the $1.8 billion taken in 2023 but lower than the record $3.7 billion stolen in 2022. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

FBI Ties $40 Million in Stolen Crypto to North Korea
Cryptocurrency // August 23, 2023

The FBI says a hacker group with ties to North Korea may try to sell $40 million in stolen bitcoin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

UN Says North Korea Stole Record Amount of Crypto in 2022
Cryptocurrency // February 07, 2023

The United Nations says North Korea stole a record amount of cryptocurrency assets last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Chainalysis Aids US in Recovering $30M in Stolen Crypto
Cryptocurrency // September 08, 2022

The U.S. has seized more than $30 million in crypto that North Korean-linked hackers allegedly stole, a blog post from crypto intelligence firm Chainalysis said, adding that Chainalysis had helped recover some of the funds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Interviews & Exclusives
Anatomy Of A Bank Heist, SWIFT-ly Done By Phishers

September 17, 2018
In 2016, $81 million disappeared from Bangladesh’s central bank. It could have been a lot worse — hackers tried to get away with $1 billion. U..S court filings this month may have revealed whodunit — and how. The cyberattack made off with the bucks via bits and bytes, using SWIFT to issue fraudulent instructions.

AI Puts Fraudulent Credit Card Testers To The Test

February 21, 2018
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Wells’ Woes, Stripe’s Acquisition And North Korea’s New Hacking Groove

July 31, 2017
Most of the drama this week was in Washington. The healthcare debate turned into something that was one aria short of a full-blown opera, and the entering communications director brought...

Quick Reads
Crypto Sector Beset by Hackers Posing as Recruiters

September 04, 2025
Hackers from North Korea are reportedly flooding the cryptocurrency sector with seemingly legitimate job offers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Chainalysis: Crypto Hacking Slows as North Korea Redirects Resources

December 19, 2024
The total value stolen in crypto hacks reached $2.2 billion in 2024, a figure that was higher than the $1.8 billion taken in 2023 but lower than the record $3.7...

FBI Ties $40 Million in Stolen Crypto to North Korea

August 23, 2023
The FBI says a hacker group with ties to North Korea may try to sell $40 million in stolen bitcoin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

UN Says North Korea Stole Record Amount of Crypto in 2022

February 07, 2023
The United Nations says North Korea stole a record amount of cryptocurrency assets last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...