{"id":13736,"date":"2025-02-21T16:27:07","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T16:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cryptometer.io\/news\/?p=13736"},"modified":"2025-02-21T16:27:16","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T16:27:16","slug":"bybit-hacked-1-4-billion-in-steth-and-meth-stolen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cryptometer.io\/news\/bybit-hacked-1-4-billion-in-steth-and-meth-stolen\/","title":{"rendered":"Bybit Hacked: $1.4 Billion in stETH and mETH Stolen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-over-1-4-billion-in-steth-and-meth-stolen-in-bybit-hack\">Over $1.4 Billion in stETH and mETH Stolen in Bybit Hack<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On February 21, 2025, cryptocurrency exchange Bybit experienced a massive security breach, resulting in the loss of more than $1.4 billion in liquid-staked Ether (stETH) and MegaETH (mETH). On-chain security analyst ZackXBT was the first to report the attack, urging the crypto community to blacklist the hacker&#8217;s addresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-the-hack-unfolded\">How the Hack Unfolded<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bybit\u2019s co-founder and CEO, Ben Zhou, confirmed the breach, detailing how the attack was executed. Roughly an hour before the incident was made public, a transfer was initiated from the exchange\u2019s multisignature wallet to a warm wallet. While this transaction appeared legitimate, it contained malicious code that altered the smart contract\u2019s logic, allowing hackers to siphon off the funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zhou reassured users that all other cold wallets remained secure and that withdrawals were operating as usual. He also called on the crypto community to help trace the stolen assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ongoing-security-risks-in-crypto-exchanges\">Ongoing Security Risks in Crypto Exchanges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This incident highlights the ongoing security challenges faced by centralized cryptocurrency exchanges. Despite implementing advanced protective measures, hackers continue to find vulnerabilities to exploit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To mitigate risks, users should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Store assets in hardware wallets or other cold storage solutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regularly update security protocols and enable two-factor authentication (2FA).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay informed about the security practices of exchanges they use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bybit hack serves as a stark reminder of the importance of robust security measures in the crypto space. 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