Iranian Exchange Nobitex Hacked for Over $81M
- Nobitex, an Iran-based cryptocurrency exchange, was hacked for over $81 million in digital assets.
- The attack utilized vanity addresses to drain funds from the Tron network and Ethereum-compatible blockchains.
- A pro-Israel hacker group, Gonjeshke Darande, claimed responsibility for the hack and threatened further exposure of Nobitex’s data.
- Nobitex assured users that their assets are secure in cold storage and promised compensation through their insurance fund.
- In response to the breach, Nobitex suspended affected hot wallets to prevent further unauthorized access.
This incident is part of a larger trend of cryptocurrency hacks in 2025, with over $2.1 billion stolen so far this year due to wallet compromises and operational issues.
The Nobitex hack highlights vulnerabilities in exchange security systems, emphasizing the importance of robust access controls and cold storage practices to protect user assets.(Source)
