Security is once again the Achilles' heel of the crypto ecosystem. This time the target has been Nobitex, the largest and most used exchange in Iran, which has suffered a confirmed hack that compromises user data and funds.
🔍 What is known so far?
Local sources and developer forums have leaked that the breach may have affected personal data, API keys, and possibly internal balances.
Although the Nobitex team has not issued a complete technical report, there are discussions of an intrusion that bypassed internal authentication layers.
The amount compromised is not yet official, but uncensored Iranian media speak of over $1.5 million in volatile assets.
“The attack was surgical. It was not amateur. It directly targets poorly segmented infrastructure.” — stated a cybersecurity analyst on Telegram.
🛑 Implications:
Nobitex has been key for crypto adoption in Iran, especially in contexts of sanctions.
An attack of this kind can undermine user trust in centralized exchanges, especially in countries with geopolitical pressure and banking restrictions.
The debate on the urgent need to migrate to self-custodied systems or audited DEXs is reopening.
❗Urgent precautions for users:
Revoke API permissions and change passwords immediately.
Verify connected wallets if you use third-party apps with access to Nobitex.
Do not share your seed phrase with supposed “technical supports.”
