North Korean hackers suspected in €332.8m crypto heist as it leads global hacks
Bitget said its user protection fund can cover the loss, and customer balances remain accurate while withdrawals are restored in stages.
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North Korean hackers suspected in €332.8m crypto heist as it leads global hacks
North Korea, one of the world’s most closed-off countries, has been linked to some of this year’s largest cryptocurrency thefts. Proceeds from such attacks help fund its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programmes, according to the US government.
The Bitget cryptocurrency platform was the target of an attack that resulted in the disappearance of about $387.5 million, equivalent to €332.8 million. The company considers that the operation is likely to be linked to North Korean hackers. The attack affected some wallets connected to the Internet, while the most isolated storage systems remained [...] Content North Korea: Bitget computer attack causes theft of €333 million in cryptocurrency a…
North Korean Hackers Suspected in $387.5M Bitget Crypto Heist
30th September 2026 By Shubhii Verma North Korean hackers are suspected of stealing $387.5 million (€332.8 million) in cryptocurrency from exchange Bitget, making it the largest crypto theft reported so far this year, according to blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs. How the $387.5M Bitget Crypto Heist Happened Bitget said it detected unauthorized transfers from hot […]
North Korea, one of the world's most reclusive countries, has been linked to some of the biggest cryptocurrency thefts this year, with the US government saying the proceeds from such attacks help fund its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs.
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