# North Korean hackers accused of record crypto heist turn to AI

https://mins.news/en/item/125397

- Bloomberg News, 2026-11-02 12:05 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-11-02/north-korea-s-hackers-supercharge-crypto-heists-with-ai-skills

> An elite North Korean hacking group accused of carrying out the largest crypto heist ever is now using AI as a powerful tool to boost Kim Jong Un’s funds and finance military expansion.

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