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The hackers behind the Bybit hack have managed to cash out approximately $300 million of the stolen $1.4 billion in digital assets, despite industry efforts to prevent them.The hack has sparked debate about how Web3 firms can prevent similar attacks in the future. Bybit Hack: 20% of Stolen Funds ‘Gone Dark’ Reports suggest cybercriminals behind … Read more
Crypto mixers and crosschain bridges help criminals obscure stolen funds, making it harder for investigators to trace illicit transactions. Go to Source
A recent forfeiture complaint by U.S. law enforcement revealed that Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen lost $150 million in XRP due to compromised private keys stored in Lastpass, a password manager breached in 2022, according to onchain investigator ZachXBT and the complaint filing. Private Keys Stored in Lastpass Resulted in $150M Crypto Hack, Feds Allege The … Read more
Crypto exchanges manage liquidity crises following major hacks by leveraging insurance funds, seeking emergency financing, suspending services, and collaborating with industry players. Go to Source
The Bybit hack from February 2024 has left the crypto exchange with some serious problems to deal with. And in an update that must have surely left a bitter taste for the exchange’s employees and investors, Bybit’s CEO Ben Zhou confirmed that the hackers have successfully laundered around $280 million of the $1.4 billion they … Read more
North Korea’s Lazarus Group has been identified as the likely perpetrator of a $3.1 million cryptocurrency theft from a Tron user, according to onchain investigator ZachXBT, marking the latest exploit tied to the sanctioned hacking collective North Korean Hackers Suspected in $3.1M Exploit The Feb. 28, 2025, attack targeted an unnamed victim, with stolen funds … Read more
The latest data from blockchain tracking platforms reveals that the entity behind the Bybit exploit has relocated 230,645.05 ETH (valued at $497.4 million) across multiple transactions completed during a four-day window. This calculated redistribution of ether, executed with methodical precision, highlights both the scale of cryptographic wealth movement. Bybit Hackers Scatter Ether Stash Across Multiple … Read more
A shocking incident has raised serious concerns about the security of well-known figures in the cryptocurrency world. The account of Suji Yan, founder of Mask Network, has reportedly been hacked. A report from Cyvers Alerts states that a suspicious address recently received an astonishing $4 million worth of cryptocurrency from Yan’s account. This event has … Read more
The FBI urged immediate action to block transactions tied to North Korea’s $1.5 billion crypto heist, warning the hackers are swiftly laundering funds to evade recovery. FBI Urges Public and Private Sectors to Cut Off North Korea’s Stolen $1.5B in Crypto The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has confirmed that North Korea was behind the … Read more
Bybit has successfully restored 77% of its assets under management (AUM) following a recent security incident, reaffirming its commitment to transparency and resilience. The exchange also reported strong trading activity, surpassing $40 billion in volume over the past two days, and enhanced its proof of reserves verification to ensure full collateralization of user funds. Bybit … Read more
