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Fake IT Job Interviews Help North Korea Steal Millions in Crypto

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Bitcoin.com
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What happened

A North Korean state-backed hacker group infected over 30,000 computers across 100 countries with malware that stole millions of dollars in crypto between late 2025 and July 2026.

Key facts

  • A North Korean state-backed hacker group infected over 30,000 computers across 100 countries with malware that stole millions of dollars in crypto between late 2025 and July 2026.
  • Reported by Bitcoin.com and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:30:40 UTC.

Why it matters

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What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

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Sources

The original report was published by Bitcoin.com. WorldPing does not claim that reporting — this page summarises and contextualises it.

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