Crypto Hacks
Recent crypto hacks and thefts
The latest crypto hacks, exploits and exchange thefts, newest first: who was hit, how much was taken, how it happened and what came back. Every known incident since 2011, searchable by name, chain or attack type.
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BitstampCEXBitcoin$5.2M
Phishing emails led an employee to install malware, giving attackers access to Bitstamp’s hot-wallet systems and wallet files. The attackers stole 19,000 bitcoins from its operating wallets.
BTERCEXBitcoin$1.75M
BTER’s cold wallet was breached and 7,170 BTC was stolen; the exchange suspended operations.
BTERCEXBitcoin$1.65M
Attackers compromised BTER’s servers and stole 50 million NXT from its hot wallets. The exchange suspended operations afterward.
KipCoinCEXBitcoin$728K
Attackers accessed KipCoin’s server and copied its wallet.dat file, which holds wallet keys. Months later, they began moving more than 3,000 BTC.
BitfinexCEXBitcoin$329K
Attackers compromised Bitfinex’s hot wallets, the exchange’s online storage, and stole about 1,460 BTC.
796CEXBitcoin$270K
A flaw in 796’s withdrawal system let an attacker change a withdrawal address, and exchange staff failed to catch the change. As a result, 1,000 BTC went to the attacker instead of the customer.
