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Investigation Links $36M Humanity Protocol Hack to North Korean Hackers

The recent $36 million hack of Humanity Protocol may involve North Korean hackers, as indicated by a fraudulent email from Bithumb, according to Quantstamp.

Editorial Staff / 2026-06-14 / 1min
Investigation Links $36M Humanity Protocol Hack to North Korean Hackers

A significant breach involving Humanity Protocol has resulted in a loss of $36 million. Investigators are now looking into the potential involvement of North Korean hackers.

Quantstamp, a blockchain security firm, has suggested that a fake email purporting to be from Bithumb was used in the attack, raising concerns about the identity of the perpetrators.

This incident highlights ongoing cybersecurity threats and the sophistication of tactics employed by suspected state-sponsored actors in the digital realm.