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Hacker Swipes $25M from Kronos Research

November 20, 2023
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Hacker Swipes $25M from Kronos Research

A hacker successfully absconded with $25 million from the quantitative trading firm Kronos Research after exploiting its compromised API keys. Kronos Research disclosed on November 19 that an unauthorized entity had accessed certain API keys, prompting the immediate cessation of its trading services on the platform.

Although no losses were initially reported, a subsequent investigation by blockchain expert ZachXBT revealed that approximately $25 million had been diverted into six distinct cryptocurrency wallet addresses.

The hacker orchestrated six transactions, totaling 12,800 Ether, from a Kronos Research account to various addresses.

In response to the security breach, Kronos Research has halted its trading services indefinitely while internal investigations are conducted to trace the identity of the perpetrator responsible for the significant theft. The firm, despite the financial setback, remains optimistic and anticipates a positive outcome from the ongoing investigations.

The disclosed transactions indicate the extent of the unauthorized access, with substantial sums of cryptocurrency transferred to addresses controlled by the hacker. Despite the severity of the incident, Kronos Research plans to resume its trading operations as soon as possible once the internal inquiry is complete.

This breach underscores the vulnerabilities inherent in financial institutions, particularly those operating in the cryptocurrency space, as cybercriminals continue to exploit weaknesses in security systems. The sizable sum stolen raises concerns about the robustness of security measures employed by financial entities in safeguarding digital assets.

The incident also highlights the need for constant vigilance and swift response mechanisms to mitigate the impact of such security breaches on both the affected company and its clientele.

References:

  • Kronos Research halts trading amid $25M API key hack investigation
Tags: BlockchainCryptocurrenciesCyber AttacksCyber incidentCyber Incidents 2023CybersecurityEthereumKronosNovember 2023
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