North Korea-Linked Attacks Continue in Crypto

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The DWF Labs incident is part of a broader wave of state-sponsored attacks targeting cryptocurrency platforms. North Korean groups, including AppleJeus and Lazarus, have stolen an estimated $2.83 billion in digital assets between 2024 and September 2025.

These actors have escalated tactics to include malware distribution through fake job offers and infiltrating Web3 firms using falsified identities.

As attacks grow more sophisticated, crypto platforms face mounting pressure to strengthen security and ensure transparency for users and investors alike.