North Korean Hackers Account for Nearly 89% of Reported Crypto Theft Losses in 2026 South Korea Estimates Over 8,000 Chain-Linked Employees So far in 2026, suspected North Korea-related hacks accounted for nearly 89% of reported cryptocurrency hacking losses, up from 15% in 2021. In addition, North Korean hackers are increasingly using generative artificial intelligence to create fake documents and impersonate technical personnel. The South Korean government estimates that North Korean authorities are deploying more than 8,000 related personnel. - Link.

North Korean Hackers Account for Nearly 89% of Reported Crypto Theft Losses in 2026 South Korea Estimates Over 8,000 Chain-Linked Employees So far in 2026, suspected North Korea-related hacks accounted for nearly 89% of reported cryptocurrency hacking losses, up from 15% in 2021. In addition, North Korean hackers are increasingly using generative artificial intelligence to create fake documents and impersonate technical personnel. The South Korean government estimates that North Korean authorities are deploying more than 8,000 related personnel. - Link.