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Accusations between WazirX and Liminal Custody over 2000 crore rupees hack

Aug 19, 2024
  1. WazirX's Statement on the Hack
  2. Liminal Custody's Response to Accusations
  3. Next Steps and Incident Investigation

The conflict between the cryptocurrency exchange WazirX and its former security partner, Liminal Custody, continues following a hack that resulted in a loss of 2000 crore rupees.

WazirX's Statement on the Hack

Cryptocurrency exchange WazirX released a statement accusing its former security partner, Liminal Custody, of a breach that led to a cyber attack worth 2000 crore rupees. According to WazirX, a third-party forensic audit was conducted and found no instance of breach from WazirX’s end.

Liminal Custody's Response to Accusations

Liminal Custody, a digital assets security firm, responded to the accusations, questioning the overall security infrastructure and operations of WazirX. An official spokesperson of Liminal Custody stated that they could not comment on the forensic audit conducted by WazirX due to a lack of information about its methodology. CITE_W_A: "We cannot comment on the statement put out by WazirX, due to the lack of any information on the scope and methodology of the audit they have conducted. Having said that, if one were to go by the information they’ve shared, this actually raises serious questions on the security of their network infrastructure, operational custody controls and overall security posture, given that they were the custodians for 5 of the 6 keys,” read a statement from Liminal Custody.

Next Steps and Incident Investigation

Following the hacking incident and subsequent accusations, both companies continue to clarify their positions. Liminal Custody conducted an internal audit, which found no breaches in their user interface, and invited independent auditors for further investigations. WazirX co-founder Nischal Shetty actively discusses the situation on social media, questioning Liminal Custody's actions.

The conflict between WazirX and Liminal Custody continues as investors await the return of their funds. Final results of the investigations are still pending.

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