"Drift stated it was 'experiencing an active attack,' and is currently working to 'contain the incident.' Security researchers have indicated that the losses could be significant."
"Blockchain security firm CertiK reported that hackers may have stolen around $136 million, while crypto analytics firm Arkham estimated the figure at approximately $285 million."
"If confirmed, this would make the Drift hack the largest crypto theft of the year, according to the Rekt leaderboard, which tracks crypto thefts by size."
"Security firms have previously indicated that North Korea was responsible for the most crypto thefts last year, netting at least $2 billion in stolen cryptocurrency."
Drift has halted all withdrawals and deposits following a confirmed security incident described as an active attack. Initial estimates from blockchain security firms indicate that hackers may have stolen between $136 million and $285 million. If these figures are verified, this incident would represent the largest crypto theft of the year. The identity of the attackers remains unknown, and previous reports suggest North Korea has been linked to significant crypto thefts in the past, using the funds for its nuclear program.
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