Shido Blockchain Breach: Hacker Plunders $35M, Crashes Token by 94%

February 29, 2024
Shido Blockchain Breach: Hacker Plunders $35M, Crashes Token by 94%
  • The Shido blockchain's Ethereum staking contract was breached, resulting in the theft of billions of Shido tokens.

  • The security compromise led to a 94% devaluation of the Shido token within half an hour.

  • An attacker managed to withdraw over 4.3 billion Shido tokens, translating to an estimated loss of $35 million.

  • The attack was conducted through the use of multiple bridges, which facilitated the transfer of the stolen tokens.

  • Recent similar incidents with SenecaUSD and Serenity Shield underscore the ongoing security risks in the cryptocurrency sector.

  • The Shido team is taking measures to reimburse users impacted by the breach and is currently investigating the incident.

  • Users are cautioned against purchasing Shido tokens at this time due to the attacker's possession of a large quantity.

  • Further updates on the situation will be shared as new information emerges.

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