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DeFi breached by North Korean hackers... “Security comes before decentralization philosophy”
Bull/Bear Index 44.3/100
global ▼ Bear Impact 80/100 Maeil Business Apr 20, 2026 Read original ↗

DeFi breached by North Korean hackers... “Security comes before decentralization philosophy”

In Q1, 74.7% of Web3 hacks were social engineering attacks, with only 6% of funds expected to be recovered by 2026, highlighting the vulnerability of DeFi and prioritizing security over decentralization.

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"DeFi breached by North Korean hackers... “Security comes before decentralization philosophy”" — BullBear's AI rates this story as a bearish (negative) signal for markets, with a market-impact score of 80 out of 100. In Q1, 74.7% of Web3 hacks were social engineering attacks, with only 6% of funds expected to be recovered by 2026, highlighting the vulnerability of DeFi and prioritizing security over decentralization. Reported by Maeil Business on April 20, 2026. The call is verified against the actual 24-hour price move on BullBear's public conviction ledger.

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