Report: Since 2016, North Korean hacker groups have stolen approximately $6.75 billion in digital assets.

CoinFeed reported on May 12 that Web3 security company CertiK released the "Skynet North Korea Crypto Threat Report." Data shows that since 2016, North Korean hacking groups have stolen approximately $6.75 billion in digital assets. In 2025 alone, their thefts are projected to cause $2.06 billion in losses, accounting for nearly 60% of the global crypto industry's total annual losses (including the $1.5 billion Bybit theft). This threat trend continues into early 2026, accounting for approximately 55% of the total losses. The report emphasizes that North Korean hackers' attack patterns have fundamentally changed, evolving from simple code vulnerability exploitation to a state-sponsored attack system combining social engineering, deep supply chain attacks, and "physical penetration."