Google recently uncovered a large scheme in which 'freelancers' from North Korea (DPRK) steal cryptocurrencies worth millions of dollars. According to reports, hackers linked to the North Korean government use fake profiles to infiltrate companies, where they gain access to systems and withdraw digital assets. In 2025, the FBI linked the theft of $1.46 billion from the Bybit exchange to North Korea, attributing it to the Lazarus Group. Experts claim that these funds are directed towards financing Pyongyang's nuclear program, evading international sanctions.
Hackers disguise themselves as IT professionals, working remotely for crypto firms, and use sophisticated methods such as phishing and compromising 'cold wallets'. It is noted that since 2017, North Korea could have stolen up to $3 billion, highlighting the threat to the crypto sector. Google is actively fighting such attacks, but challenges remain due to the complexity of tracking transactions.
This situation reminds us of the need to strengthen security in the crypto sphere. One should be cautious with suspicious job offers and keep assets in secure wallets.
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