Key Highlights:
- π¨ Over $290M Stolen in Crypto Heists in November 2023 π¨
- π₯ Poloniex, HTX, Heco Bridge Among Major Targets π―
- π΅οΈββοΈ Justin Sun Offers $10M Bounty for Stolen Crypto Recovery π°
As November 2023 nears its end, the cryptocurrency world reels from a staggering $290 million in losses due to a series of sophisticated heists. Notably, at least $10 million was stolen from each of the five major platforms targeted. Among the compromised are three entities associated with Justin Sun: HTX, Heco Bridge, and Poloniex.
Is November Hacker Month?
— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) November 23, 2023
In just 20 days, 5 major hacks occurred, with funds exceeding $290M. pic.twitter.com/e5rTf0apFD
π HTX and Heco Bridge Cyber-Attacks: A Significant Blow
On November 22, both HTX and Heco Bridge fell victim to cyber-attacks. HTX, formerly known as Huobi, lost approximately 5,000 Ether (ETH), valued at $8 million. Heco Bridge suffered a more significant loss, with hackers siphoning off $86 million. These incidents were quickly flagged by Cyvers, a blockchain monitoring service.
π¨ HTX Crypto Exchange to Resume Operations after $13.6 Million Hack π¨
— Logll (@LogllNews) November 23, 2023
Source:https://t.co/EFFam2u6mD
β π #HTXCrypto rebounds from $13.6M hack, promising full user compensation! #CryptoSecurity π‘
β π΅οΈ #JustinSun spearheads investigations into recent #CryptoHacks.β¦
πΈ Poloniex’s Record Heist: Sun Offers $10M Bounty
The largest single heist of the month involved Poloniex, another Sun-related venture, where over $100 million in cryptocurrencies were illicitly taken. In response, Sun has offered a 5% bounty, totaling $10 million, for the return of the stolen funds.
Poloniex Heist: $120M Stolen in Major Crypto Hack π°
— Logll (@LogllNews) November 10, 2023
Source:https://t.co/prWcc58SSH
β π¨ #PoloniexHacked: $120M stolen in shocking cyber heist! Urgent security overhaul needed. #CryptoSecurity
β π° Justin Sun offers 5% bounty to recover #Poloniex funds. A bold move in theβ¦
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