The FBI has accused hackers linked to North Korea of stealing $1.5 billion from the Bybit cryptocurrency exchange. Using modified applications with malware, they stole Ethereum, which was later converted into Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. These funds will be laundered and converted into fiat. Over the past five years, North Korea has stolen over $1.2 billion in cryptocurrency, which helps finance its nuclear program. Despite the incident, Bybit continues to operate in Dubai, having received approval from local regulators.
2/28/2025 8:18:23 AM (GMT+1)
The FBI accuses hackers linked to North Korea of stealing $1.5 billion from the Bybit cryptocurrency exchange to finance the country’s nuclear program
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