Updated 21 April 2026 at 00:17CoinCex editorial review
North Korea-Linked Exploits Accelerate Across DeFi Protocols
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Over $500 million drained through the Drift and Kelp incidents within roughly two weeks. These are not isolated events; the pattern points to a coordinated effort, most likely tied to a sanctioned state's need for funds.
More than $500 million was siphoned across the Drift and Kelp exploits in just over two weeks. What once looked like isolated breaches now resembles a sustained campaign, likely driven by the financial needs of a sanctioned state.
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