DPRK-linked hackers bridged $38M through Relay Protocol in 7 hours, bypassing its KYT system.

Security & Exploits · 2026-10-31

DPRK-linked hackers transferred $38M through Relay Protocol within 7 hours, with activity ongoing despite the bridge's stated Know Your Transaction system. The transfers proceeded faster than would have been possible through THORChain, according to analysis by SpecterAnalyst.

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