Cryptocurrency Exchanges Hit by High-Profile Hacks in November
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November has seen a concerning surge in cryptocurrency hacks, leaving investors and industry experts on edge. Over just 20 days, five major security breaches have collectively resulted in losses exceeding $290 million, raising questions about the security of digital assets. The hacking spree kicked off on November 23 when Kronos Research, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency space, disclosed a significant security breach. The breach resulted in a staggering $25.65 million loss, sending shockwaves through the crypto community. Who has been hacked so far? On November 19, KyberSwap fell victim to a sophisticated attack. This breach led to the theft of a substantial $46.5 million in cryptocurrencies. November 10 also saw Poloniex experience a significant security incident. The breach resulted in losses reaching an astonishing $118 million, making it one of the largest cryptocurrency hacks in recent memory. The HECO Bridge, a cross-chain platform, also became the target of hackers on November 22, adding to the growing list of compromised platforms. The attackers managed to abscond with approximately $86.6 million in digital assets. On the same day, HTX Exchange, a notable cryptocurrency trading platform, reported a security breach resulting in losses totaling $13.6 million. Interestingly, the hacker overlooked swapping $1.15 million worth of $ARIX tokens, shedding light on the intricacies of these sophisticated attacks. Justin Sun Responds to HTX Exchange Hack Responding to the HTX Exchange hack, Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, the entity operating HTX Exchange, sought to reassure affected users. He pledged that HTX would fully compensate for losses from the hot wallet breach and emphasized the overall security of funds within HTX. Sun also announced a comprehensive investigation to identify the root causes of the attack. HTX and Heco Cross-Chain Bridge Undergo Hacker Attack. HTX Will Fully Compensate for HTX’s hot wallet Losses. Deposits and Withdrawals…
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