North Korean hackers may be using AI in record $6bn crypto thefts

Security experts cited in a Bloomberg report say North Korean hackers may be using AI to plan and carry out cryptocurrency thefts, including a record $6bn Binance heist.

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2026-11-02 11:11 · The Next Web
North Korean hackers used AI in crypto heists record $6bn Binance theft

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