Today's Op-Ed Decentralized Protocols Are Soft Targets for North Korean Hackers BY JAN PHILIPP FRITSCHE |
North Korean hacking groups are increasingly targeting the human element and operational vulnerabilities within Web3 organizations, rather than focusing solely on smart contract exploits, leading to significant financial losses Despite heavy investment in smart contract audits, many DeFi projects neglect basic operational security (OPSEC), leaving them susceptible to attacks through compromised accounts, governance manipulation, and insider threats Note: The views expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of CoinDesk, Inc. or its owners and affiliates. |
