Hackers Steal Over $300k From One of Blockchain's Biggest VCs

[defcon23]

an interesting article , i have recently read on coindesk...

Hackers Steal Over $300k From One of Blockchain's Biggest VCs

"A notable blockchain industry investor was hacked today, the latest target in a string of apparent social engineering attacks that have taken aim at cryptocurrency users.

The hackers claim to have stolen and liquidated 110,000 REP (upwards of $300,000) in the digital currency Augur plus an additional unknown sum of ether, the cryptocurrency on the ethereum blockchain, owned by Bo Shen, founder of VC firm Fenbushi Capital..........."

source: : coindesk


http://www.coindesk.com/hackers-stole-3 ... -investor/

[ronnieb]

an interesting article , i have recently read on coindesk...

Hackers Steal Over $300k From One of Blockchain's Biggest VCs

"A notable blockchain industry investor was hacked today, the latest target in a string of apparent social engineering attacks that have taken aim at cryptocurrency users.

The hackers claim to have stolen and liquidated 110,000 REP (upwards of $300,000) in the digital currency Augur plus an additional unknown sum of ether, the cryptocurrency on the ethereum blockchain, owned by Bo Shen, founder of VC firm Fenbushi Capital..........."

source: : coindesk


http://www.coindesk.com/hackers-stole-3 ... -investor/

Definitely a wake up call... when you plug into social networks you are leaving a trail of bread crumbs for nefarious actors to wreak havoc!! This is applicable not just to Bitcoin, but everything you are connected to!!

[defcon23]

Dear ronnieb, i 100% agree with you ! Just look the insane faceboook exemple.. Lol