**North Korean Hackers Suspected in $44 Million CoinDCX Crypto Heist Using Employee’s Compromised Laptop**
In a daring cyber heist on July 19, 2025, hackers breached CoinDCX, Bengaluru’s top crypto exchange, siphoning off $44 million (₹384 crore) through a sophisticated malware attack using employee Rahul Agarwal’s compromised work laptop. Investigators suspect North Korean-linked hackers, with the stolen funds funneled through multiple wallets to obscure the trail. Agarwal, now under arrest, claims to be an unwitting in the breach, while CoinDCX assures customers their funds remain safe. This attack spotlights growing threats to crypto platforms and the global scale of cybercrime targeting digital assets.
