DEMYSTIFYING THE NORTH KOREAN THREAT

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A massive hack on Bybit, initially mistaken for routine maintenance, turned out to be the largest crypto theft ever. The attack was attributed to North Korea's highly sophisticated cyber unit, which had compromised SafeWallet infrastructure to target the exchange. The article breaks down North Korea's complex cyber apparatus, including groups like Lazarus, AppleJeus, and TraderTraitor, and offers insights into their tactics, structure, and how the crypto industry can defend against them.