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Report Claims North Korean Hackers Stole $7.61 Billion in 2026 Using Social Engineering
(3 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto
According to a report, North Korean hacking groups allegedly stole $7.61 billion in cryptocurrency during 2026 without exploiting code vulnerabilities. The attacks reportedly relied on social engineering tactics rather than technical exploits to compromise targets.
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Social engineering is like a burglar who tricks you into handing over your house keys instead of picking the lock.
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- beincrypto.com
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