North Korean Cyber Theft Surges 51% in 2025: Blockchain Networks Under Siege

North Korean hacking operations have escalated cryptocurrency theft by 51% year-over-year in 2025, marking a critical security crisis for blockchain networks, DeFi protocols, and cryptocurrency exchanges. Threat actors deploy sophisticated malware and social engineering campaigns targeting Bitcoin wallets, Ethereum platforms, and NFT marketplaces across the Web3 ecosystem.