Leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance is assisting Turkish exchange BtcTurk in investigating a cyberattack that compromised a portion of user funds. Binance CEO Richard Teng confirmed via social media that his company has frozen over $5.3 million in allegedly stolen funds.
The attack, which occurred on June 22nd, targeted BtcTurk’s hot wallets, software wallets connected to the internet for faster transactions. BtcTurk, with over 5 million users, reassured customers that the breach only impacted a small portion of holdings in these hot wallets, and the vast majority of user assets remain secure in their cold storage – offline, more secure systems.
Collaboration in a Time of Crisis
Teng’s announcement highlights Binance’s proactive approach to cybersecurity within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. This comes after blockchain investigator ZackXBT publicly commended Binance’s security team for their past efforts in assisting other exchanges during security breaches. “Binance often gets criticized in the media,” ZackXBT stated, “but their security team does a lot for victims and actively helps with incident response.”
Transparency and Communication Remain Key
BtcTurk CEO Özgür Güneri has yet to make a public statement regarding the attack. This follows a recent incident where Switzerland-based exchange Lykke faced criticism for allegedly attempting to conceal a security breach that resulted in a reported loss of $19.5 million.
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As investigations continue, both Binance and BtcTurk are expected to provide further updates to their respective communities. This incident underlines the importance of robust cybersecurity measures and transparent communication for cryptocurrency exchanges.
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