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Bitget Resumes Bitcoin Withdrawals After $387.5 Million Crypto Heist

Bitget has resumed Bitcoin withdrawals after a brief pause, taken as a security measure following a $387.5 million crypto heist, and has shared a schedule to bring other withdrawal services back online. The exchange assured users that the temporary pause was not related to the availability of their assets.

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North Korea Targets Bitget in $387.5M Crypto Heist

North Korean hackers pulled off a brazen $387.5 million crypto heist by infiltrating a key backend system of Bitget, a leading crypto exchange, and exploiting it to siphon off digital assets. The attack, bearing all the hallmarks of a sophisticated North Korean operation, left Bitget's cold wallets and customer balances remarkably unscathed.

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North Korea Targets 30,000 Devices in Global Crypto Heist

North Korean hackers have launched a massive global crypto heist, compromising over 30,000 devices in more than 100 countries and stealing at least $10.71 million in cryptocurrency. This staggering cybercrime spree has been uncovered by a joint advisory from top cybersecurity agencies worldwide.

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Attacker Exploits JaredFromSubway MEV Bot in $15 Million Crypto Heist

In a shocking crypto heist, an attacker swiped a whopping $15 million from JaredFromSubway's MEV bot by cleverly manipulating its logic with fake pools and tokens. The attacker tricked the bot into granting access to helper contracts, ultimately draining $15 million in WETH, USDC, and USDT.

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Scattered Spider Member Pleads Guilty to $8 Million Crypto Heist

A 24-year-old British hacker, Tyler Robert Buchanan, has pleaded guilty to masterminding an $8 million crypto heist as part of the notorious Scattered Spider cybercrime group. His downfall began with a trail of seemingly harmless text messages that ultimately led to his guilty plea.

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Lazarus Group Targets KelpDAO in $290m Crypto Heist

In a shocking crypto heist, North Korea's notorious Lazarus Group is accused of swiping $290 million from KelpDAO, raising questions about accountability in the digital age. This brazen theft is a stark reminder of the threats lurking in the shadows of the cryptocurrency world.

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Grinex Probes Western Spy Role in $13m Crypto Heist

A bombshell accusation by Russian crypto-exchange Grinex claims that Western intelligence agencies, not ordinary hackers, were behind a staggering $13 million crypto heist. This shocking allegation raises more questions than answers, sparking a complex web of intrigue and suspicion.

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Bitcoin Depot Suffers $3.6m Crypto Heist After System Breach

In a shocking turn of events, Bitcoin Depot fell victim to a cunning cyber-attack, allowing hackers to siphon off over 50 Bitcoin worth a staggering $3.66m from its internal systems. The breach has left the company scrambling to rebuild trust and protect its customers.

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