Cyber Attack on BTC.com Causes Unauthorized Funds to Flow Out
A cyber attack on BTC.com resulted in an unauthorized flow of funds estimated at 4 billion yen while over 4 million Twitter users may have had their personal data compromised due to a security breach in its systems; Honda has partnered with Yaku Technologies Inc., launching their Metaverse blockchain-based service later this year; these incidents demonstrate just how vulnerable our digital lives can be when proper security measures are not taken seriously enough online
Dec. 27, 2022 11:56AM
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Today, news broke of a cyber attack on the popular cryptocurrency platform BTC.com, resulting in an unauthorized flow of funds estimated to be worth 4 billion yen. The attack occurred late last night and is believed to have been conducted by an unknown third party. The hackers were able to gain access to sensitive user data, including account information and passwords, as well as other confidential information stored on the platform’s servers. It is unclear at this time how much money was taken from users’ accounts or if any other malicious activity took place during the attack. In addition to the cyber attack on BTC.com, it has also been reported that over 4 million Twitter users may have had their personal data compromised due to a security breach in the social media platform’s systems. It is not yet known what type of data was accessed or how it may have been used by hackers, but Twitter has said they are working with law enforcement agencies around the world to investigate the incident and take appropriate action against those responsible for it. On a more positive note, Honda recently announced its partnership with Yaku Technologies Inc., which will see them launch their Metaverse blockchain-based service on Solana's infrastructure later this year. This move will allow Honda customers access to a range of services such as digital asset management and payments using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. It remains unclear whether these two incidents are related in any way but both demonstrate just how vulnerable our digital lives can be when proper security measures are not taken seriously enough by companies operating online platforms or websites that store sensitive user data. As we continue into an increasingly digital age, it is important for us all to remain vigilant when it comes to protecting our personal information online and taking steps towards preventing similar attacks from happening again in future.