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Hackers Target Mask Network and Bybit: A Look at Recent Events

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

4 months ago


Two recent cyber attacks on Mask Network and Bybit have once again drawn attention to security issues in the cryptocurrency environment. Hackers gained access to millions of dollars in cryptocurrencies, indicating a rise in threat levels.

Details of Mask Network Breach

On February 27, cybersecurity platform Cyvers detected suspicious transactions linked to an address associated with Mask Network founder Suji Yan. The breach resulted in the theft of approximately $4 million in digital assets, including 113 ETH, 923 WETH, and other tokens. These assets were swapped into ETH and distributed across six different wallet addresses. Meir Dolev, Cyvers’ co-founder, noted that the incident underscores the increasing complexity of cyber threats in Web3 and the need for real-time transaction monitoring.

Investigation into Bybit and Pump.fun Attacks

The Mask Network hack is the latest in a series of major crypto attacks, including the $1.4 billion Bybit exploit and Pump.fun breach on February 26. Investigations into Bybit revealed that the breach stemmed from compromised SafeWallet developer credentials, allowing hackers to manipulate transactions using malicious JavaScript code. Bybit's core infrastructure was reported to be unaffected. SafeWallet has since rebuilt its infrastructure and implemented new security measures.

The Bybit attack was enabled by sophisticated methods used to inject malicious code into SafeWallet's AWS infrastructure.Sygnia and Verichains

Security Enhancement Measures

The Safe team took several measures to prevent further attacks: infrastructure updates, credential rotation, and enhanced protection. Martin Köppelmann, co-founder of the Gnosis network, speculated that hackers may have avoided attacking other Safe users to remain undetected. SmartWallet's smart contracts and front-end services were not directly affected, but the interface was used to legitimize fraudulent transactions.

These incidents involving Mask Network, Bybit, SafeWallet, and others emphasize the need for strengthened cybersecurity and increased vigilance in the cryptocurrency industry. Both platforms continue to investigate the causes and seek ways to improve their infrastructure.

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