North Korea has turned crypto hacking into a state-sponsored operation, using stolen funds to support its economy and nuclear weapons program.In February 2025, the Lazarus Group stole a staggering $1.5 billion from Bybit—marking one of the largest crypto thefts in history.Their tactics include fake job offers, malicious wallet apps, and rapid laundering across blockchains to evade detection.Since 2017, North Korea is believed to have executed over 50 attacks, stealing nearly $3 billion in crypto.