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North Korean Hackers Responsible for Nearly 89% of Reported Cryptocurrency Theft
According to a Chainalysis report, North Korean hackers were responsible for nearly 89% of recorded cryptocurrency theft incidents in 2026. The average reported loss per suspected DPRK-linked hack rose from $50.65M in 2021 to $185.65M in 2026 YTD, about 3.7x larger. From 2021 through October 29, 2026, suspected DPRK-linked hacks account for $13.24B of the $22.34B in reported losses, about 59%.