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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BitfinexCEXBitcoin$72M
An attacker compromised Bitfinex’s hot-wallet keys and used them to transfer about 119,755 BTC without authorization. Bitfinex halted trading and withdrawals while investigating.
The DAODeFi ProtocolEthereum$60M
The attacker repeatedly called a withdrawal function before the DAO contract updated the account balance, taking 3.6 million ETH.
GatecoinCEXEthereum$2M
Attackers exploited a disruption during a server reboot to redirect deposits from cold storage—offline wallets—to a vulnerable hot wallet. Gatecoin lost approximately 250 BTC and 185,000 ETH.
BitcurexCEXBitcoin$1.5M
Attackers stole 2,300 BTC from Bitcurex, which shut down after the loss. The exchange later tried to restart but closed permanently weeks afterward.
ShapeShiftCEXBitcoin$230K
An employee stole funds from ShapeShift, then sold security credentials to outside attackers who made further thefts. The report says customers lost no funds because the exchange did not hold customer assets.
