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North Korean hackers suspected in $351 million Bitget theft

Original: North Korean hackers suspected in $351M crypto theft, the largest so far this year The $351 million theft from crypto ex

Crypto exchange Bitget has suffered a $351 million theft, believed to be the largest crypto hack of the year so far. Investigators suspect North Korean hackers are behind the attack, which adds to a string of high-profile breaches targeting the cryptocurrency sector. The incident is renewing concerns about state-linked cybercrime funding North Korea and about security standards across crypto exchanges.

Why now: A record-sized crypto theft attributed to North Korean hackers is major news for both the crypto industry and cybersecurity watchers.

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• North Korean hackers suspected in $351M crypto theft, the largest so far this year The $351 million theft from crypto exchange Bitget is the latest in a string of high-profile hacks targeting the crypto sector. https:// justpaste.in/news/north-korean… · justpaste

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