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Lazarus Group Hacks Bybit for $1.46 Billion

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

5 months ago


Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence reported that recent events in the crypto world are linked to a $1.46 billion hack on the Bybit exchange. The Lazarus Group, known for its cybercrimes, has been identified as the culprit behind one of the largest crypto breaches.

Arkham Intelligence's Accusation

Arkham Intelligence initially offered a reward of 50,000 ARKM tokens for information regarding the attackers. Subsequently, investigator ZachXBT provided evidence linking the attack to the Lazarus Group, which included transaction data and wallet connections.

Hackers' Methods

The attack involved moving nearly $1.5 billion into a main wallet, then redistributing the funds across over 40 other wallets. The funds were converted from stETH, cmETH, and mETH to ETH, then distributed to more than ten additional wallets. The method used is known as 'Blind Signing,' where a contract transaction is approved without fully understanding its details.

This type of attack is becoming common among advanced cybercriminals, including those from North Korea.Ido Ben Natan, CEO of Blockaid

Consequences and Feedback

Hackers were able to gain control of a specific ETH cold wallet of Bybit. The current CEO of Bybit, Ben Zhou, confirmed that the exchange remains solvent, even if the stolen funds are not recovered.

The recent hack of Bybit highlights the growing threat of cybercrimes in the cryptocurrency sector, underscoring the need for enhanced security measures to protect decentralized applications and wallets.

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