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[North Korean IT Remote Workers Accused of Involvement in 25 Crypto Industry Hacking and Ransom Incidents] Replit CEO pointed out that North Korean IT remote workers (ITWs) are using AI tools to secure remote positions in the U.S., generating hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for North Korea. On-chain analyst ZachXBT subsequently stated that these remote workers were involved in at least 25 hacking or ransom incidents targeting companies in the crypto industry, with all victimized companies being in the cryptocurrency sector. This phenomenon has raised concerns about North Korea obtaining foreign exchange through cybercrime.