North Korean hackers stole two-thirds of crypto in 2026: report

North Korean state-linked hackers stole $643 million (66% of global crypto theft) in H1 2026, with large infrastructure compromises accounting for 76% of losses despite only 15% of incidents. The report highlights a shift toward fewer but higher-impact attacks on major DeFi platforms and crypto infrastructure.

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