North Korean hackers have significantly ramped up their crypto thefts, stealing over $1.3 billion in 2024, according to Chainalysis. This marks a sharp increase from the $660 million stolen in 2023. The report highlights that attacks involving sums between $50 million and $100 million, and those exceeding $100 million, have become more frequent. Despite this surge, global crypto thefts saw a decline in late 2024. Interestingly, North Korea's reliance on crypto theft may be waning due to strengthened ties with Russia. Overall, 2024 saw $2.2 billion in crypto stolen worldwide, a rise from 2023 but still below 2022's $3.7 billion.