negativeSYS.SOURCE: The Hacker News• 2026-10-01T10:51:10+05:30
Bitget Identifies Third-Party Zero-Day Exploit in $387.5M Cryptocurrency Heist
Bitget confirmed a third-party zero-day vulnerability was exploited in a $387.5 million cryptocurrency theft, with attackers using customized tools and compromising security appliances to bypass risk controls. The breach impacted 11 blockchains and involved North Korean threat actors, per cybersecurity firm Mandiant.
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget on Wednesday confirmed that attackers who stole $387.5 million last week exploited a zero-day flaw in third-party security products, citing ongoing investigation findings from SlowMist.
"Their investigation identified malicious activity involving third-party security products, including a zero-day vulnerability, and recovered a customized tool used by the attacker
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