The Nobitex cryptocurrency exchange has fallen victim to a cyberattack resulting in the leak of approximately $48.65 million in crypto assets. Hackers allegedly associated with the Gonjeshke Darande group have claimed responsibility for the incident.
Details of the Cyberattack
The Nobitex exchange was hacked, leading to unauthorized transfers of crypto assets on the Tron network. According to analyst ZachXBT, a portion of its hot wallets and reporting infrastructure was compromised.
Nobitex's Official Statement
In its official statement, Nobitex indicated that all access had been promptly suspended. The exchange assured users that the incident did not impact assets in cold storage and pledged full compensation through its insurance fund and internal reserves.
Link to Terrorism Financing
The pro-Israel hacker group Gonjeshke Darande claimed responsibility for the cyberattack, accusing Nobitex of financing terrorism. A threat was issued on social media to release the platform’s source code and internal data, putting remaining assets at risk.
The Nobitex incident highlights the increasing risks in the cryptocurrency space, particularly concerning the use of exchanges for circumventing international sanctions and financing unregulated activities.
