CrowdStrike: North Korea-linked crypto thefts hit $2.02B in 2025, up 51% YoY

CrowdStrike said North Korea-linked actors stole $2.02 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025, a 51% increase from 2024. The firm described them as the most prevalent intrusion threat to financial services with an emphasis on crypto, and warned the activity is likely to persist into 2026.