The CoinEx attack incident has resulted in losses exceeding 70 million dollars, and full compensation will be provided to affected users

2023-09-20 09:18:56
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ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the cryptocurrency exchange CoinEx has disclosed the progress of a previous hacking incident, stating that the leak of private keys has led to hackers stealing tokens worth over $70 million. However, the exchange claims that this amount only accounts for a small portion of its total managed assets, and affected users will receive full compensation for all their losses.

CoinEx stated that it is still investigating the identity of those responsible for the security breach, with some blockchain security companies believing that the attackers are the North Korean hackers Lazarus Group. Additionally, CoinEx has opened communication channels with the hackers "to reach a mutually agreed solution."

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