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North Korean hackers suspected in $351M crypto theft, the largest so far this year

Publisher description: The $351 million theft from crypto exchange Bitget is the latest in a string of high profile hacks targeting the crypto sector.

TechCrunch | Sep 25, 2026 | Zack Whittaker

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North Korean hackers are suspected of stealing more than $351 million from the servers of cryptocurrency exchange Bitget during a cyberattack on Thursday. Bitget has since suspended crypto withdrawals on its network. According to blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs, North Korea is behind around three-quarters of all crypto thefts during 2026 to date.

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