[Security Agencies Claim 15%-20% of Crypto Companies May Have North Korean Agents Infiltrated] Pablo Sabbatella, founder of Web3 auditing firm opsek, stated at the Devconnect conference that North Korea's infiltration into the crypto industry could involve as many as 15%-20% of crypto companies harboring North Korean agents. He estimated that approximately 30%-40% of job applications received by crypto companies come from North Korean agents attempting to infiltrate organizations. Sabbatella pointed out that North Korea not only steals funds through hacking but also gains system access through legitimate employment. He explained that North Korean agents use freelance platforms to find remote workers to act as "proxies" in exchange for a share of the profits. Additionally, North Korean agents disguise their identities and use malware to obtain U.S. IP addresses to secure interview opportunities. He warned that the crypto industry lacks sufficient operational security and is vulnerable to social engineering attacks.