North Korean crypto hacks hit record in 2023, report says

But attackers made less money due to digital asset market downturn

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North Korea-linked cryptocurrency hacks increased to 20 cases in 2023, according to blockchain company Chainalysis. © Reuters

LIEN HOANG, Nikkei staff writer

HO CHI MINH CITY -- The number of North Korea-linked hacks of cryptocurrency trading platforms hit an all-time high last year, new research on such thefts finds, highlighting continued cyberthreats from the country.

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