Bitcoin:native cold-wallet attack spreads to 4,500 addresses, losses near $89 million

The reported breach appears to be widening beyond an isolated incident, with affected wallet addresses rising as estimated losses approach $89 million.

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Summary

A bitcoin:native cold-wallet attack has spread to 4,500 addresses, with estimated losses nearing $89 million. The update points to a widening security incident affecting cold wallets (offline crypto storage), a category typically used to reduce exposure to online hacks.

Terms & Concepts
  • cold wallets: Offline crypto storage devices or methods.
  • wallet addresses: Blockchain account identifiers for sending or receiving funds.