How North Korea’s Hacker Army Stole $3 Billion in Crypto, Funding Nuclear Program

North Korea's cybercriminals have stolen over $3 billion, mainly through hacking blockchain gaming companies. The money funds 50% of North Korea's ballistic missile program.

June 11, 2023 . 2:12 PM

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North Korea has stolen over $3 billion through cyberattacks, with $600 million coming from a blockchain gaming company.
The money stolen is being used to fund about 50% of North Korea's ballistic missile program.
North Korea has built a shadow workforce of thousands of IT workers who operate out of countries around the world.
Hackers linked to North Korea have pulled off elaborate maneuvers, including a cascading supply-chain attack.
The US is intensely focused on countering North Korea's cyber operations.