AIXBT bot, widely used among crypto investors, recently fell victim to an attack resulting in a loss of 55 ETH.
Incident with AIXBT
AIXBT, one of the most popular crypto bots, recently lost nearly 55 ETH, equivalent to approximately $100,000, due to an exploit. According to the bot’s developer, the incident did not result from a direct hack on the bot itself. The attacker allegedly accessed the dashboard, leading to the transfer of funds to their address.
Developer's Response
The bot’s developer, known as RXBT, clarified that it wasn’t a case of agent manipulation since they implemented strong security measures last month. In his latest X post, RXBT stated that they swapped keys and paused dashboard access to further prevent similar incidents.
Potential Consequences
AIXBT was launched on the Virtuals Protocol last year and gained popularity due to its ability to provide real-time analysis and market sentiment. However, this incident raises questions about the credibility of such bots. A user known as Daniele stated that all bots in this domain are 'jailbreakable and hallucinate'.
The incident with AIXBT raises important questions about the security of crypto bots. Despite recent events, developers are confident in enhancing security measures to prevent similar cases in the future.
