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title: "North Korean Hackers Account for Nearly 89% of Reported Crypto Theft Losses in 2026, South Korea Estimates Over 8,000 Related Personnel"
url: https://thecoingazette.com/north-korean-hackers-account-for-nearly-89-of-reported-crypto-theft-losses-in-2026-south-korea-estimates-over-8000-related-personnel/
date: 2026-11-05
modified: 2026-11-05
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author: "Coin Gazette Editorial"
description: "Chainalysis said that so far in 2026, suspected North Korea-linked hacks have accounted for nearly 8..."
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  - "crypto"
  - "cryptocurrencies"
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# North Korean Hackers Account for Nearly 89% of Reported Crypto Theft Losses in 2026, South Korea Estimates Over 8,000 Related Personnel

Chainalysis said that so far in 2026, suspected North Korea-linked hacks have accounted for nearly 89% of reported cryptocurrency hack losses, up from 15% in 2021.In addition, North Korean hackers are increasingly using generative AI to create fake documents and impersonate technical personnel. The South Korean government estimates that North Korean authorities deploy more than 8,000 related personnel.