The most notorious cybercriminal you probably haven’t heard of: Park Jin-hyuk
A central figure in North Korea’s Lazarus Group 🇰🇵, Park Jin-hyuk is responsible for some of the most serious cyberattacks in recent history. Here’s a breakdown of the devastation he caused:
Notable Hacks and Financial Losses
- Sony Pictures Hack (2014):
No money was stolen, but Sony’s systems were seriously compromised.
- Bangladesh Central Bank Hack (2016):
Park stole $81 million through fraudulent SWIFT transfers.
- WannaCry Attack (2017):
Collected over $140,000 in ransom payments from victims around the world.
- Bybit Hack (2025):
$1.46 billion was stolen from the cryptocurrency exchange.