💰 On February 21, 2025, hackers stole 401,000 Ethereum (~$1.5 billion) from Bybit's cold wallet. This is the largest hack in the crypto industry!
🔍 How did this happen?
Hackers compromised Bybit's offline wallet during the transfer of funds to a hot wallet. The cryptocurrency was quickly withdrawn to unknown addresses and began to move.
⚠️ Who is behind this?
According to analysts, the attack may be linked to the Lazarus group from North Korea, known for its cybercrimes.
💬 What does Bybit say?
🔹 The exchange assured that clients' funds were not harmed
🔹 Launched a reward program (10%) for help in recovering assets
🔹 Collaborating with experts to track the stolen crypto assets
This attack serves as another reminder of the risks of centralized platforms and the importance of security in the crypto industry.