North Korean Hackers Stole $308 Million in Cryptocurrency from Japanese Crypto Company

North Korean (DPRK) cyber actors have been identified as the main suspects behind a $308 million cryptocurrency theft that took place in May 2024. 

North Korea is the main cyber actor operating in the crypto theft space and is responsible for the bulk of incidents, year over year. In fact, the latest investigation from Chainalysis states that North Korean hackers were responsible for 61 percent of all cryptocurrency stolen in 2024. 

In total, DPRK cyber actors are responsible for at least $1.3