Breaking News on Digital Attacks in the Cryptocurrency Industry in Iran
Iranian cryptocurrency exchange Nobitex announced on Wednesday that its technical team had detected signs of an unauthorized intrusion into part of its reporting system and hot wallet. The company immediately suspended all access services while it investigates to determine the extent of the security breach.
The hack caused massive damage and unusual withdrawals.
According to ZachXBT, the Nobitex exchange may have been exploited to steal a total of $81.7 million on the Tron, Bitcoin, Doge, and Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible blockchains. Suspicious withdrawals have been recorded from multiple wallets associated with Nobitex.
He also pointed out a Bitcoin address that was exploited to conduct unusual activities, causing large withdrawals from wallets associated with Nobitex.
Pro-Israel hacker admits to attacking Nobitex
A spokesperson for a hacker group claiming to be pro-Israel has confirmed that the $82 million attack on the Tron network was carried out by the Gonjeshke Darande group, also known as “Osprey Predatory.” The group claims that the attack was in retaliation for Nobitex’s role in terrorism financing and sanctions evasion.
The hacker group threatened to release Nobitex's source code and internal information within the next 24 hours.
Ensure the safety of users' assets
Nobitex asserts that users' assets are still completely safe according to cold storage standards and only a portion of assets in hot wallets were affected. The company accepts responsibility and commits to compensate for damages through insurance funds and internal resources. At this time, Nobitex's website and application are temporarily suspended to conduct a comprehensive review.
On-chain situation analysis
Tronscan data identified the wallet address from which the first $49 million was stolen. The pro-Israeli hacker group Gonjeshke Darande went on to claim that it carried out the attack in response to Nobitex’s alleged involvement in terrorism financing, and threatened to release the source code and internal data within 24 hours.
Hacker group explains their purpose
The hackers argued that Iran’s dependence on Nobitex is evident in the fact that working on the exchange is considered a valid military service, reflecting the importance of the exchange to the regime. The hackers warned that cooperation with infrastructure related to terrorist financing and sanctions violations could pose a serious risk to the assets of cryptocurrency businesses.
The Cryptocurrency Security Landscape in 2025
According to blockchain security company CertiK, the trend of attacks in the cryptocurrency industry is increasing, with the total value of damages reaching more than $ 2.1 billion in 2025. Experts point out that most of these breaches come from wallet attacks, unsafe key management or internal operational issues.
Other attacks on strategic Israeli targets
Gonjeshke Darande also claimed that they were carrying out a series of attacks against Iran’s Sepha Bank, aiming to ban the bank’s financial operations in multiple regions. The group said that they were responding to the bank’s violation of international sanctions and the use of Iranian citizens’ funds to finance terrorist activities and the development of weapons of mass destruction.
Impact and Predictions for the Cryptocurrency Market
Such attacks not only cause financial losses but also increase risks for the entire cryptocurrency industry. This event highlights the importance of cybersecurity systems in protecting assets and reputations of exchanges. With the advancement of attack tactics, investors need to be vigilant when choosing trading platforms in the current context.
Source: https://tintucbitcoin.com/hackers-israel-stole-85-trieu-usd-from-nobitex/
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