Hackers took advantage of users’ inability to distinguish fake SMS from notifications from the switchboard and used the SIM card replacement method. As a result, undisclosed amounts were stolen from two users. Apparently we’re talking about a lot of money.
Against the backdrop of this news and rumors of other cyberattacks, perhaps fueled by hackers, exchange users began to urgently withdraw money. This was announced by Yu Xian, founder of blockchain security company SlowMist. The expert said that in the last 24 hours alone, OKH users withdrew $205 million in a week, or $633 million, for a total of $837 million.
This information was also confirmed by stock exchange representatives, who stated that they were conducting an investigation. They also reported that cyber attacks were carried out against users using artificial intelligence, especially deepfakes were used to deceive.
Source: Ferra
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