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North Korea’s Lazarus Group has stolen $11.87 billion in crypto, equal to 45% of the country’s GDP

By John Chen

North Korea's crypto theft highlights the growing role of cybercrime in state revenue, impacting global financial stability and security. The post North Korea’s Lazarus Group has stolen $11.87 billion in crypto, equal to 45% of the country’s GDP appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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