US, Japan, South Korea warn of rising North Korean crypto hacking threats

The United States, Japan, and South Korea issued a joint warning about the increasing threat posed by North Korean cryptocurrency hackers. These hackers, linked to groups like Lazarus, are suspected of stealing at least $1.34 billion worth of digital assets in 2024, primarily to fund North Korea’s ballistic missile programs. The announcement emphasized collaboration between the public and private sectors to combat these cybercrime operations.