Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitrue has been subjected to a hack attack in which $23 million worth of cryptocurrencies were stolen.
Bitrue’s official social media account in the statement, due to an exploit in one of the exchange’s hot wallets 23 million dollars worth of cryptocurrencies were stolen.
Cryptocurrencies affected by the attack Ethereum (ETH), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Polygon (MATIC), Quant (QNT), GALA (GALA) And Holo (HOT) declared as.
The total assets of stolen assets held in the exchange’s hot wallets from 5% reported to be less. The team explained that the matter was dealt with quickly and further funds were prevented from being stolen.
Offered by on-chain security firm Peckshield data according to the attacker, the assets in question Withdrawn 3 days ago but this has just been announced by Bitrue. Peckshield in total captured by the attacker 173 thousand QNT, 22,500 SHIB, 46.4 million GALA And 310,000 MATIC‘of to 8,540 ETH marked the conversion. Additionally 756 million HOTs was among the stolen assets.
Bitrue processes all withdrawals to provide additional security controls. It will be suspended until April 18. While explaining, it was emphasized that the funds of the users affected by the attack will be compensated in the same way:
Bitrue will temporarily suspend all withdrawals to conduct additional security checks and reopen withdrawals on April 18, 2023. We are currently waiting for your understanding and patience. All identified users affected by this incident will be fully compensated.
According to CoinGecko data, Bitrue’s latest 24 hour trading volume 1 billion dollars watching over it. In addition, the native token of the exchange Bitrue Coin (BTR) to 20% close, QNT whereas to 12% lost value close.