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In recent years, North Korean hackers have frequently appeared at the center of cybersecurity incidents, especially in the field of cryptocurrency. In 2024, North Korean hackers were suspected of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars worth of crypto assets through complex attack methods and money laundering techniques, posing a huge challenge to the blockchain industry and global anti-money laundering efforts. This article will explore the attack and money laundering methods of North Korean hackers, as well as the use of currency mixing tools.
North Korean hackers
The following is a list of important incidents committed by North Korean hacker groups (data source: SlowMist Hacked):

Attack Method
In addition to technical vulnerabilities, many attacks also use social engineering to gain initial access or bypass security measures. For example, the DMM Bitcoin and Radiant breaches involved hackers building trust with targets through impersonation and phishing before deploying malware.