TechFlow news — On January 15, according to Tokenpost, the governments of the United States, Japan, and South Korea issued a joint statement warning of the serious threat posed by North Korean hackers to the international financial system. Data from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis shows that in 2024, North Korean hackers stole approximately $1.34 billion in digital assets through 47 attacks, a 102% increase compared to $660 million in 2023.
In detail, North Korean hacking groups such as Lazarus Group have targeted multiple projects, including stealing $600 million from Ronin Network and $230 million from WazirX. Additionally, they stole $305 million from DMM Bitcoin, $50 million from Upbit, $50 million from Radiant Capital, and $16 million from Rain Management.
In the joint statement, the three nations pledged to work together to prevent theft of funds and are committed to recovering stolen assets, aiming to block North Korea from obtaining illicit revenue for its weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs.
