North Korea accounts for 76% of 2026 crypto hack losses, with theft since 2017 topping $6 billion: TRM Labs
North Korea-linked hackers stole $577 million in April 2026, representing 76% of total crypto theft that year. Since 2017, the regime has accumulated over $6 billion in stolen digital assets, targeting exchanges and protocols globally. This escalating threat underscores rising security risks for Indian investors entering crypto markets, with advanced state-sponsored attacks becoming increasingly sophisticated and frequent.
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