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Poloniex Faces $100M Hack

November 13, 2023
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Poloniex Faces $100M Hack

Poloniex, a centralized cryptocurrency exchange, has experienced a security breach on one of its wallets, labeled as Poloniex 4 on Etherscan. Outflows from the compromised wallet suggest a substantial loss, estimated to be over $100 million in cryptocurrency assets, according to analysts from PeckShield and Arkham Intelligence. The exchange acknowledged the incident, disabling the affected wallet for maintenance, and promised updates.

Tron founder Justin Sun, who acquired Poloniex in 2019, stated that the platform is actively investigating the hack and assured users that the exchange’s healthy financial position would facilitate a full reimbursement of affected funds. Despite identifying and freezing a portion of the stolen assets, Poloniex’s losses are deemed manageable, and Sun pledged a 5% whitehat bounty to the attacker for a complete fund return within seven days, or else legal action would be pursued.

Poloniex, operating as a centralized exchange since 2014, has been a prominent platform in the cryptocurrency space. The exchange’s founder, Justin Sun, expressed the commitment to investigate the incident thoroughly and restore the affected users’ funds. He highlighted the successful identification and freezing of some assets linked to the hacker’s addresses and assured that Poloniex’s operational revenue could cover the losses. Sun emphasized the restoration of Poloniex’s systems, preservation of evidence, and the forthcoming gradual resumption of deposits and withdrawals with a focus on ensuring 100% security for users.

The breach follows the broader trend of cybersecurity challenges in the cryptocurrency industry, underscoring the need for robust security measures. In response to the security breach, Justin Sun offered a whitehat bounty of 5% to the attacker if the stolen funds were fully returned within seven days. This proactive approach aims to incentivize cooperation while warning of potential legal consequences if the deadline is not met. The incident raises questions about the vulnerability of centralized exchanges and the ongoing challenges in safeguarding users’ digital assets.

With the crypto community closely monitoring the aftermath of the hack, the situation emphasizes the importance of security protocols and risk management strategies for both centralized and decentralized platforms. As Poloniex works to address the breach and reimburse affected users, the broader cryptocurrency industry faces renewed scrutiny regarding its security practices.

References:

  • Justin Sun’s crypto exchange Poloniex seemingly hit by hack for over $100 million
Tags: CryptocurrencyCyber AttacksCyber incidentCyber Incidents 2023CybersecurityEtherscanNovember 2023Poloniex
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