A blockchain analysis company named Elliptic estimates that the hack has impacted 5,500 cryptocurrency wallets.
In terms of the number of people affected and the monetary losses sustained, the exploit that attacked Atomic Wallet is regarded as one of the most serious hacks in the bitcoin sector. The event has sparked questions about the dependability and security of decentralized wallets as well as the burden on users to protect their funds.
A blockchain analytics company called Elliptic conducted research that showed the losses brought on by the Atomic Wallet attack have topped $100 million. This astounding number emphasizes how serious the attack was and how damaging it was for the affected users.
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Although the breach has had a significant impact and financial repercussions, Atomic Wallet has generally kept quiet about what exactly caused it. Users are frustrated and impatient for answers due to the company’s lack of openness and communication.
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The event has also drawn attention to the bigger problem of security flaws in the bitcoin ecosystem. Other major recent breaches, such the Jimbos Protocol exploit and the governance takeover of Tornado Cash, highlight the continued difficulties the sector faces in safeguarding user cash.
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An analysis by Chainalysis found that in 2022, crypto hackers managed to escape with an estimated $3.8 billion, a large amount of which was ascribed to attacks associated with North Korea and an increase in exploits aimed at decentralized financial protocols.
These instances highlight the requirement for ongoing security measure improvement in order to protect user assets and uphold confidence in the crypto ecosystem.
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