Hong Kong crypto firm hit by $200 million hack
- Hackers executed the largest crypto theft so far this year, stealing approximately $200 million from Mixin, a crypto firm based in Hong Kong. The hackers attacked the database of Mixin's network's cloud service provider, resulting in the loss of some assets.
- Mixin's $200 million hack ranks it as the 10th largest crypto hack of all time based on the volume of crypto stolen. The blockchain research firm Elliptic confirms that this hack is the biggest one recorded in 2023.
- The stolen funds highlight the ongoing vulnerability of crypto firms to cyber attacks, posing a significant risk to the security of digital assets. The incident serves as a reminder for crypto investors to remain vigilant in protecting their investments.
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Hong Kong crypto firm hit by $200-M hack
LONDON –Hackers stole about $200 million from crypto firm Mixin early on Saturday, the company said on social media platform X on Monday, in what researchers say is the largest crypto theft so far this year. Mixin, which lists its location on LinkedIn as Hong Kong, said the database of its network’s cloud service provider was “attacked by hackers, resulting in the loss of some
Hackers steal $200 million off Hong Kong firm in largest crypto theft of year
Hackers stole around $200 million from crypto firm Mixin early on Saturday (September 23), the company said on Monday in what researchers say is the largest crypto theft so far this year. Mixin, which lists its location on LinkedIn as Hong Kong, said the database of its network's cloud service provider was "attacked by hackers, resulting in the loss of some assets" and that "the funds involved are approximately US$200 million". Mixin describes
Hackers steal $200 million from crypto company Mixin
Hong Kong-based crypto company Mixin announced on Sunday that it was breached and that the hackers stole around $200 million. “In the early morning of September 23, 2023 Hong Kong time, the database of Mixin Network’s cloud service provider was attacked by hackers, resulting in the loss of some assets,” the company wrote on X, […]
Hong Kong crypto firm hit by $200 million hack
LONDON : Hackers stole around $200 million from crypto firm Mixin early on Saturday, the company said on social media platform X on Monday.Mixin, which lists its location on LinkedIn as Hong Kong, said the database of its network's cloud service provider was 'attacked by hackers, resulting in the loss of. Hong Kong band The Wynners to hold farewell concert in Singapore on Dec 17.
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