North Korean hackers use artificial intelligence to conduct cryptocurrency thefts

Updated 2026-11-07 · told from many outlets at once

North Korea was responsible for the Binance cryptocurrency heist, according to the FBI and Binance. The hack, which netted approximately $6.3 billion, involved a hacking operation linked to the North Korean state.

• The FBI and Binance stated North Korea was responsible for the Binance hack.
• North Korea rewards top hackers with perks like apartments and cash awards.
• The Binance crypto hack netted about $6.3bn.
• North Korea set up a cyber unit in 1998.
• The North’s cyberwarfare operations employ about 8,400 people.

Outlets: Cyprus Mail, G4Media, Rappler, SCMP Asia, Taipei Times, The Japan Times, The Jerusalem Post, TimesLIVE

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