Atomic Wallet recently disclosed new details about its June 3 hack, affecting less than 0.1% of its users. The company is working to recover lost funds and collaborating with exchanges and blockchain analysis firms Chainalysis and Crystal. While the total amount stolen remains undisclosed, Elliptic reported a figure of over $100 million, with possible links to the North Korean hacking group Lazarus.
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Massive Crypto Heist Sparks Debate: Transparency vs Security in Blockchain Technology
Hackers targeted Atomic Wallet, stealing $35 million and using THORChain to launder their gains. Blockchain analysis firm MistTrack tracked the stolen funds, exposing the transparency of blockchain technology. Yet, concerns about digital asset security and decentralization misuse persist.
Shocking $15M Crypto Scam Exposed: How Phishing Operation Mimicked HitBTC Exchange
A scammer or group used a sophisticated phishing method to steal approximately $15 million in cryptocurrency on a fake HitBTC exchange platform. The fake website gained unauthorized access to users’ holdings, compromising their assets. It is crucial to verify the browser’s URL to combat such attacks.
Imitation Crypto Exchange Scam: How Millions Were Stolen, DeFi and Centralized Methods Exposed
Scammers have stolen millions of dollars in cryptocurrency by impersonating HitBTC exchange through a fake website (hitbt2c.lol). They trick users into depositing crypto into fraudulent wallets, which have allegedly accumulated over $15 million. Victims’ funds are directed to multiple blockchain addresses, with the scammers utilizing DeFi tools and centralized methods to cash out stolen crypto.