North Korea's AI-Powered Hackers Stole $6.3 Billion from Binance

North Korea's elite state-sponsored hacking unit, TraderTraitor, used artificial intelligence to execute the largest cryptocurrency theft in history, stealing $6.3 billion from Binance, according to the FBI. The group, possibly only a dozen members strong, employs a "Big Game Hunting" strategy, using AI to identify and compromise high-value crypto firms. Experts say these operations may fund nearly half of North Korea's banned weapons programs, with the group responsible for 89% of crypto hack losses this year. North Korea has long trained elite hackers from a young age, and AI has lowered barriers while increasing operational speed. The Binance heist, which took 20 minutes, surpasses their previous $1.5 billion Bybit hack, highlighting a growing threat as the regime accelerates military development.