According to Cointelegraph, cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike analyzed in its '2026 Financial Services Threat Landscape Report' that 'last year, North Korean hackers and affiliated groups carried out fewer hacking attacks compared to 2024, but by specifically targeting high-value targets, they stole significantly more assets.' The report explained, 'North Korean hackers are focusing on Web3 projects and cryptocurrency exchanges, which offer higher anonymity and are relatively easier for money laundering and cashing out compared to traditional financial systems.' It added, 'Last year, the amount of cryptocurrency they stole exceeded $2 billion, which is a 51% increase compared to the previous year.'
