{
  "id": 17335736,
  "title": "North Korean hackers linked to crypto thefts among world's best, experts say",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/north-korean-hackers-linked-to-crypto-thefts-among-worlds-best",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-31T04:07:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu - Sci-Tech",
    "slug": "the-hindu-sci-tech",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/north-korean-hackers-linked-to-crypto-thefts-among-worlds-best-experts-say/article71648161.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "North Korean hackers, linked to the group known as \"TraderTraitor,\" are believed to be responsible for the record $6.3 billion theft from cryptocurrency exchange Binance. These hackers are considered among the most prolific crypto thieves in the world. Their activities help fund North Korea's weapons programs, according to cybersecurity experts. The stolen funds have been traced to Chinese organized crime groups after they pass through the hands of the hackers.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Economic Times Tech",
        "title": "North Korean hackers linked to crypto thefts among world's best, experts say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/north-korean-hackers-linked-to-crypto-thefts-among-worlds-best-17356016",
        "published": "2026-10-31T06:18:03.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}