#WazirXHack : Details of the Cyber Attack
- Amount Stolen: Over $230 million
- Types of Currency: Various cryptocurrencies, including SHIB, ETH, MATIC, PEPE, and USDT
- Wallet Details: The funds were taken from a WazirX multisig wallet, which requires multiple private keys for transaction authentication.
- Suspected Hackers: Blockchain analyst Elliptic suspects that North Korean hackers were behind the attack.
- Date of Attack: July 18, 2024
- Current Status: The stolen funds are being sold on the on-chain exchange Uniswap.
The cyber attack on WazirX resulted in the theft of over $230 million worth of cryptocurrencies, including SHIB, ETH, MATIC, PEPE, and USDT. The hackers targeted a multisig wallet, which is designed to enhance security by requiring multiple keys for transactions.
Elliptic, a blockchain investigation firm, believes North Korean hackers were responsible for the attack, which took place on July 18, 2024. Currently, the stolen funds are being liquidated on Uniswap, an on-chain exchange.
