Bankr Disables Transactions After $150,000 Theft from User Wallets
- Bankr identified an attacker who accessed at least 14 wallets, draining up to $150,000 in cryptocurrency.
- The platform has temporarily disabled all transaction activities, including swaps and transfers, while investigating the breach.
- Yu Xian from SlowMist suggested the exploit was a social engineering attack targeting Bankr’s AI agent.
- Affected users are advised to stop using compromised wallets and create new ones with fresh seed phrases.
- Earlier this year, similar exploits led to significant losses across various platforms, totaling over $168.6 million in Q1 alone.
The recent incident highlights ongoing vulnerabilities within crypto trading platforms, particularly those utilizing AI technology for transactions. Users are urged to remain vigilant against potential threats and follow security best practices.
As Bankr investigates the theft of funds from multiple wallets, it emphasizes that losses could reach up to $150,000 per affected account. (Source)
