According to Yonhap, #north_korea’s state-sponsored hackers were responsible for cryptocurrency theft worth nearly $1.7 billion in 2022. The UN Panel of Experts on UNSC sanctions against Pyongyang also confirmed that North Korea’s state-sponsored hackers were responsible for cryptocurrency theft worth nearly $1.7 billion last year The White House has emphasized the need to enhance cybersecurity, highlighting cyber thefts committed by North Korean actors. It said poor cybersecurity has allowed North Korea to steal over $1 billion in cryptocurrency. Experts have said that the country, facing heavy sanctions, is turning to #crypto_theft to fund its #nuclear_arsenal.