North Korean hackers suspected in $351M crypto theft, the largest so far this year

North Korean-linked attackers are suspected of stealing more than $351 million from Bitget’s hot wallets, underscoring how rapidly nation-state cyber operations can translate into direct financial loss and operational disruption. For CIOs and technology leaders, the incident highlights the strategic need to harden internet-connected assets, segment critical funds, and strengthen incident response and liquidity contingency plans—especially for businesses with high-value digital assets or always-on transaction systems.