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North Korean Konni Hackers Target Blockchain Engineers with AI Malware

First seen 25 Jan 2026, 18:47 UTC • •33.7

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

North Korean Konni hackers are targeting blockchain engineers using AI-built malware. The attacks have been linked to the Konni threat actor, as noted by CheckPoint. This incident highlights the ongoing cybersecurity risks faced by professionals in the blockchain sector.

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