North Korean hackers suspected in $351M crypto theft, the largest so far this year

North Korean hackers are suspected of stealing more than $351 million from Bitget’s hot wallets during a Thursday cyberattack, the largest crypto theft reported this year. Bitget has halted withdrawals and cites a $464 million user protection fund that should cover the loss. The breach aligns with known North Korean hacking patterns, which have been linked to funding the country’s nuclear program.