North Korea’s Secret Weapon? AI That Hacks Crypto in Minutes
The future of blockchain security is being reshaped – not by quantum computing, as many feared, but by artificial intelligence.
Experts warn that AI is enabling state-backed hackers to carry out attacks with unprecedented speed and precision, leaving traditional defenses struggling to keep up.
North Korean cyber units have taken the lead in this new era, using AI to scan blockchain code, detect vulnerabilities, and replicate successful exploits across multiple platforms. Techniques that once required large, highly skilled teams can now be executed by small groups in a matter of minutes. The result is a dramatic amplification of their impact: even minor teams can now operate at what Chalkias, chief cryptographer at…
