North Korea’s Lazarus Group Suspected in $290M KelpDAO Cyber Theft
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North Korea’s Lazarus Group is suspected of stealing $290 million in a cyberattack on KelpDAO, a decentralized finance platform. This theft highlights ongoing risks to global digital assets and raises concerns about state-linked cybercrime targeting financial technology. The attack affects KelpDAO users and could prompt increased cybersecurity measures in the crypto sector.
Reported Facts
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- •The cyberattack targeted KelpDAO, a decentralized finance platform.
- •The stolen amount is estimated at $290 million.
- •Lazarus Group, linked to North Korea, is suspected to be behind the attack.
- •The incident occurred in April 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If international cybersecurity teams successfully trace and recover the stolen funds then KelpDAO users may regain some losses and confidence in decentralized finance platforms could improve.
Market Exposure
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The $290 million theft undermines trust in KelpDAO, likely reducing its token value.
This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.
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