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The hackers stole more cryptocurrency in one attack than all the funds stolen by North Korean cyber criminals in 2024, when the rogue state’s cyber attackers made off with around $1.3bn in digital coins, according to cryptocurrency analysts Chainalysis.

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[–] Crashumbc@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

While I understand and would agree except...

For 40+ years there was a reliable cycle. Every few years NK would crash into famine. Multiple countries would send aid. NK would immediately turn around and trade most of it to China for weapons.