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importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-09-25T13:24:34Z

North Korean Hackers Alleged in $351M Crypto Exchange Breach

North Korean hackers are suspected of stealing $351 million from cryptocurrency exchange Bitget through a hot wallet breach, marking the largest crypto heist of 2026. Blockchain firm TRM Labs reports North Korea is linked to ~75% of crypto thefts this year, with the attack aligning with patterns of state-sponsored cybercrime targeting open-source software.

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

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