Follow-up on the data breach incident at a certain wallet platform: hackers successfully transferred assets, and a compensation process has been initiated for a loss of $250,000.

ForkMonger · 2025-12-30T12:40:10+00:00

A certain wallet platform experienced user private key leaks due to data center migration. Hackers took the opportunity to transfer assets, resulting in a loss of $250,000. The platform has initiated asset isolation and completed the compensation application. Users are reminded to pay attention to security measures.

ForkMonger

2025-12-30 12:40:10

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【CryptoWorld】An official statement regarding a security incident was released by a wallet platform on December 30. The incident originated during a data center expansion and migration, during which some users’ wallet private keys were unfortunately leaked. The platform responded quickly, initiating asset isolation protections for affected accounts.

However, a problem arose—some users continued to use their previous wallet addresses, which gave hackers an opportunity. On December 27, the hackers successfully decrypted the leaked data and began large-scale transfers of user assets. The entire incident ultimately resulted in approximately $250,000 in losses.

Currently, the platform has completed compensation applications and disbursements for affected users. This incident serves as a reminder: even large platforms can experience unexpected issues. Multi-signature wallets, cold storage, and regularly changing addresses—these well-known security practices—must be taken seriously.

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BoredApeResistance

· 3h ago

Wait, that's why I keep saying not to keep your coins on exchanges... No matter how big the platform is, it's unreliable. It's the same story again—claiming to have a quick emergency response, but hackers still managed to steal $250,000. You should have been managing your own wallet long ago. Still waiting for others to compensate?

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PanicSeller

· 3h ago

Here we go again, which is why I keep saying self-managed assets. No matter how big the platform is, it can't withstand it. Still using the old address after private key leakage? That's really brainless. $250,000 just disappeared like that. Can the compensation cover it all? That's a question mark. Cold wallets are not just talk. I now handle large amounts directly off-chain. And those who haven't migrated their addresses are really out of touch.

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CountdownToBroke

· 3h ago

Once again, it's a wallet incident. This time, 250,000 is gone. The platform compensated, but who can make up for that mental exhaustion? Brothers, manage your own money. Don't rely entirely on the platform. Those still using old addresses truly deserve to be exploited. A cold wallet, isn't it really better?

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DefiOldTrickster

· 3h ago

Ha, it's another tragedy of "I trust big platforms"... $250,000 just disappeared like that. Serves you right for still using the old address. Keep your own keys safe, don't keep cold wallets unused and insist on using hot wallets. Isn't this asking for death?

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quietly_staking

· 4h ago

Fortunately, I already use a cold wallet, otherwise I would go crazy. It's the same story again; big platforms are no better. If the private key leaks, everything's over. $250,000... Can they really provide compensation? It might just turn into another blame game. It seems I really need to heed advice—regularly changing addresses is a must, no slacking. Why are some people still using old addresses? Won't the authorities be notified? This time I finally learned my lesson. Multi-signature wallets must be used.

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MerkleDreamer

· 4h ago

Another major platform crashes, private keys can be leaked—who gave them the courage? $250,000 lost, even if compensation is issued, it can't save the frightened hearts. Fortunately, I had already multi-signed cold wallets, so I dodged this wave. Really, self-protection awareness needs to be cultivated now; don't rely on the platform being reliable. If expansion and migration can still lead to such issues, infrastructure development needs to be more cautious.

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HashRatePhilosopher

· 4h ago

Here we go again with wallets running away, this time it's still a big platform. It's hilarious. Not even changing your own address and blaming hackers for being clever? Wake up, everyone. $250,000 is gone just like that. Cold wallets really need to be used; this is no joke. After all these years, how lazy can you be to still use old addresses? Platforms compensate quickly, but we need to protect ourselves, friends.

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