According to Techub News, blockchain detective ZachXBT tweeted details of a major crypto asset theft against Genesis creditors.

On August 19, 2024, three hackers Box, Wiz, and Greavys stole $243 million worth of cryptocurrency assets from a Genesis creditor through a social engineering attack. ZachXBT said that hackers impersonated Google and Gemini customer service, inducing victims to reset two-factor authentication and share screens, and eventually stole their Bitcoin private keys. After the theft, the funds were quickly dispersed to more than 15 exchanges and frequently exchanged between Bitcoin, Ethereum, LTC, and XMR.

Box and Greavys were arrested last night in Miami and Los Angeles, respectively, according to police investigation results.