North Korean Hackers Execute Largest Crypto Heist in History
North Korean hackers, known as the Lazarus Group, have stolen over $1.5 billion in Ethereum from the crypto exchange Bybit. This heist surpasses North Korea's 2023 defense spending, with stolen funds potentially supporting its nuclear and missile programs. The FBI has advised cryptocurrency companies to avoid dealing with the thieves to hinder their efforts to convert the stolen assets into other forms of currency.