North Korea’s Crypto War: $1.34 Billion Stolen in 2024

[cryptohog]

The Lazarus Group and other North Korean-linked hackers are behind some of the biggest heists in crypto history, including the $1.4 billion Bybit hack.

Chainalysis reports that in 2024 alone, North Korean hackers stole $1.34 billion across 47 incidents—more than double the amount taken in 2023.

Key stats:

2023: $660 million stolen.

2024: $1.34 billion stolen (+102%).

Largest single incident: $1.4B Bybit exploit.

With tactics evolving from exchange breaches to employment infiltration schemes, the threat is only intensifying.

For crypto companies, the message is clear: human security is just as critical as digital security.

[Nahid10]

$1.34B stolen in 2024 alone North Korean hackers are leveling up fast

[jacson4]

The Bybit $1.4B exploit shows no platform is 100% safe