#WazirX

North Korea likely behind takedown of Indian crypto exchange WazirX

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July 19, 2024 at 02:07AM Indian crypto exchange WazirX disclosed the loss of over $230 million in virtual assets in a cyber attack attributed to North Korea. The attack exploited a vulnerability to gain control of a multi-signature wallet. WazirX halted crypto withdrawals and initiated recovery efforts. Blockchain analytics firms suspect the stolen assets are … Read more

WazirX Cryptocurrency Exchange Loses $230 Million in Major Security Breach

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July 19, 2024 at 12:39AM Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX reported a security breach resulting in over $230 million worth of cryptocurrency stolen from a multi-signature wallet. The breach involved a mismatch in information and the transfer of wallet control to an attacker. The incident is linked to North Korean threat actors, known for targeting cryptocurrency … Read more