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The long con: How North Korean spies spent months in-person to drain $285 million from Drift

The security intelligence research firm said North Korean-state-backed hackers account for 76% of all crypto scam and hack losses in 2026 and have stolen $6 billion since 2017.

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April 30, 2026·1 min read
The long con: How North Korean spies spent months in-person to drain $285 million from Drift

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The security intelligence research firm said North Korean-state-backed hackers account for 76% of all crypto scam and hack losses in 2026 and have stolen $6 billion since 2017.

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The long con: How North Korean spies spent months in-person to drain $285 million from Drift

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