Cryptocurrency2 Apr 2026SEO 801 min read

Analysis: North Koreans hackers likely behind $286 million Drift Protocol exploit: Ellipt…

The blockchain analytics firm pointed to cross-chain laundering patterns and Solana-specific tracing challenges that mirror prior North Korean state-linked ope…

The blockchain analytics firm pointed to cross-chain laundering patterns and Solana-specific tracing challenges that mirror prior North Korean state-linked operations. Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic says the $285 million exploit of Solana-based Drift Protocol shows multiple hallmarks of North Korean state-sponsored DPRK hackers. Elliptic’s analysis points to premeditated, carefully staged onchain behavior and a structured, cross-chain laundering flow that mirrors past DPRK-linked crypto the…

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