Crypto Casino Stake Hit by $41.3M Security Breach
Stake, a well-known cryptocurrency casino, has fallen victim to a significant security breach, resulting in the loss of a substantial amount of assets totaling over $41.3 million, spread across various blockchain networks.
This incident was initially brought to light by analyst Cyvers, who identified a reported private key leak, allowing unauthorized access to and withdrawal of $15.7 million worth of ether (ETH) from Stake’s Ethereum wallet.
Crypto investigator ZachXBT further elaborated on the situation, revealing that an additional $25.6 million was siphoned from Stake’s wallets on the Polygon and Binance Smart Chain networks along with the aforementioned ETH loss. These ill-gotten funds were subsequently converted into ETH and transferred to external wallets.
According to the Financial Times, stake reported an impressive revenue of $2.6 billion in 2022. Despite the breach, it still maintains approximately $2.4 million in its compromised Ethereum wallet, as indicated by Etherscan data. Withdrawals from the compromised wallets seem to have been temporarily halted, which aligns with user reports on Twitter.
While specific details surrounding the breach remain scarce, the evidence strongly suggests that Stake is the latest target of malicious hackers. This incident underscores the ongoing vulnerability of cryptocurrency platforms, reminiscent of the wave of security breaches witnessed during the “Hacktober” period last year.
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For Stake’s user base, numerous unanswered questions loom, yet the company has not yet issued an official statement addressing this alleged multimillion-dollar breach.
In an environment where cryptocurrency platforms are grappling with an extended period of uncertainty, prioritizing security is paramount. The Stake breach serves as a stark reminder that risks continue to persist, emphasizing the immediate need for comprehensive and robust security measures and protocols within the industry.
Alexander Stefanov
Reporter at CoinsPress
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