F2Pool Co-Founder Says Hacker Took 490 BTC in Private Key Breach Test
Wang Chun recounts that a private key breach test confirmed severe unauthorized access, coinciding with a separate $50M USDT phishing incident.
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Summary
F2Pool co-founder Wang Chun shared details of a $50 million USDT phishing loss, explaining that in 2024 he tested a suspected private key leak by sending 500 BTC to a compromised address. The hacker withdrew 490 BTC, leaving only 10 BTC, confirming the breach.
Terms & Concepts
- Private Key: A unique cryptographic code that allows the owner to access and manage their cryptocurrency holdings.
- BTC: The ticker symbol for Bitcoin, the most widely used cryptocurrency.
- USDT: Tether, a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, commonly used for trading and transfers in the cryptocurrency market.