negativeSYS.SOURCE: The Hacker News• 2026-09-25T16:05:55+05:30
Bitget Reports $351.6M Loss Due to Suspected North Korean Backend Compromise
Bitget reported a $351.6 million theft from hot and warm wallets following a backend compromise, with suspected North Korean hackers involved. The exchange confirmed cold wallets remained secure and initiated a security review with third-party experts.
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget said suspected North Korean threat actors have stolen $351.6 million from its hot and warm wallets.
"At 18:31 UTC on September 24, 2026, Bitget's security systems identified unauthorized transfers involving a limited number of hot wallets," BitGet said in a post shared on X. "Bitget's cold wallets and the overwhelming majority of platform assets remain
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