Heco Bridge Hack: $86 Million in Cryptos Stolen, Justin Sun Assures Safety as Investigation Commences
In a significant blow to the crypto community, blockchain security firm PeckShield revealed in a recent tweet that the Heco Bridge, a protocol facilitating the movement of funds between HTX's Heco Chain and the Ethereum network, fell victim to a malicious attack. The devastating breach resulted in the theft of over $86 million worth of various cryptocurrencies, including prominent assets like Shiba Inu (SHIB).
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https://twitter.com/PeckShieldAlert/status/1727290028064436539
Attack Details and Stolen Assets
PeckShield's announcement outlined the staggering extent of the attack, disclosing that the stolen assets comprised 346.9 billion SHIB (valued at $2.8 million), 42.11...