North Korean Hackers Exploit Drift Protocol, Draining $285M in Long-Running Social Engineering Scheme

The recent breach of Drift Protocol was orchestrated through a six-month social engineering campaign believed to be conducted by North Korean state-backed hackers. This attack highlights the increasing sophistication of North Korean cyber operations and the vulnerability of DeFi protocols to such convincingly sustained schemes. Ongoing efforts to strengthen security measures in crypto platforms are critical as the threat landscape evolves.