The long con: How North Korean spies spent months in-person to drain $285 million from Drift

North Korean spies executed a sophisticated operation over several months to steal $285 million from the cryptocurrency exchange Drift. They infiltrated the organization by posing as employees and building trust with the staff. The operation involved meticulous planning and coordination, allowing the spies to exploit vulnerabilities in Drift's security systems. This incident highlights the growing threat of state-sponsored cybercrime in the cryptocurrency sector. Authorities are now investigating the breach and its implications for the broader crypto market.

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