1. A multinational team reported North Korea has stolen approximately $2.8 billion from global cryptocurrency exchanges between 2024 and September 2025.
2. The stolen funds were obtained through cyber attacks on major exchanges, such as Bybit in the UAE and DMM Bitcoin in Japan.
3. In addition to cyber activities, North Korea has attempted to acquire sensitive information on nuclear facilities, submarines, and other technologies from various countries, including the US, UK, and South Korea. Stolen South Korean technology was used in developing a North Korean reconnaissance satellite and SLBMs (Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missiles).
2. The stolen funds were obtained through cyber attacks on major exchanges, such as Bybit in the UAE and DMM Bitcoin in Japan.
3. In addition to cyber activities, North Korea has attempted to acquire sensitive information on nuclear facilities, submarines, and other technologies from various countries, including the US, UK, and South Korea. Stolen South Korean technology was used in developing a North Korean reconnaissance satellite and SLBMs (Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missiles).
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Summary
Multinational team reveals North Korea stole approximately $2.8 billion from global cryptocurrency exchanges between 2024 and September 2025, through cyber attacks on platforms like Bybit in the UAE and DMM Bitcoin in Japan. Additionally, North Korea has attempted to obtain sensitive information
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251023_16/#summary
Date: Oct. 23, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-23
Created: 2025/10/24 00:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 23:37
Last Read: 2025/10/24 08:01