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Online Thieves Steal $320m from Crypto Firm Wormhole
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Online Thieves Steal $320m from Crypto Firm Wormhole

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Cryptocurrency firm Wormhole is the latest victim of a cyber-heist, losing an estimated $322 million in Ethereum tokens. Wormhole offers a cross-blockchain bridge service, allowing users to transfer assets between different blockchains such as Ethereum, Solana, BSC, Polygon, Avalanche, Oasis, and Terra.

After discovering a potential exploit, Wormhole confirmed that attackers had stolen 120,000 Ethereum tokens. To reassure users, the firm promised to add more Ethereum to its platform to maintain a 1:1 backing for all assets. This move was crucial to prevent any financial fallout for Solana users and platforms.

A security researcher known as “samczsun” on Twitter provided a detailed analysis of the attack, revealing that the hacker exploited a vulnerability on the Wormhole platform to generate new wrapped Ethereum (wETH) without depositing any in return. WETH is a version of Ethereum used for trading other Ethereum-based tokens.

Following the incident, Wormhole reached out to the attacker with a bold offer of a $10 million bug bounty reward for disclosing the exploit details and returning the stolen wETH. This gesture aimed to incentivize the hacker to cooperate with the firm and prevent further damage.

This cyber-heist marks the largest cryptocurrency theft of the year and highlights the risks associated with cross-blockchain bridges. Despite the breach, Wormhole assured users that the vulnerability had been patched, and efforts were underway to restore the network to normal operation.

In conclusion, the cryptocurrency industry continues to face security challenges, underscoring the importance of robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard digital assets. Wormhole’s response to the cyber-heist demonstrates the value of transparency, cooperation, and swift action in mitigating the impact of such incidents.

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