North Korea's army of world-class hackers is secret weapon that took down Binance

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The report describes North Korea’s state-backed hacking operations and the rewards offered to elite hackers, linking them to a cryptocurrency heist targeting Binance. It says the alleged operation netted $6.3 billion and highlights the use of cybercrime as a source of hard currency for the regime.

SEOUL, Nov 6 - North Korea rewards its top hackers, tasked with heists like the Binance crypto hack that netted a cool $6.3 billion, with perks such as a spacious apartment in the capital of Pyongyang and huge hard currency awards, despite gruelling hours of work.