North Korean Hackers Stole $643M in Crypto in First Half of 2026

North Korean state-linked hackers stole $643 million worth of cryptocurrency in just two attacks during the first half of 2026, accounting for roughly two-thirds of all crypto stolen globally in that period, according to cybersecurity firm TRM Labs. The figure highlights the scale of Pyongyang's cyber operations, which are widely believed to fund the regime's weapons programmes. North Korea has repeatedly been linked to major crypto heists despite international sanctions.

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