In a shocking turn of events, Bitcoin core developer Luke Dashjr has reported that one of his hot wallets was hacked and more than 200 BTC were stolen. Dashjr shared the news on Twitter, stating that the coins were sent to the following address: https://blockchair.com/bitcoin/address/1YAR6opJCfDjBNdn5bV8b5Mcu84tv92fa
According to the block explorer, more than 216 BTC were stolen in the hack. It is not yet clear how the hack occurred or whether the stolen funds can be recovered.
This serves as a reminder that even experienced crypto users are not immune to hacking attacks, and it is important to take proper precautions to secure your assets. If you hold significant amounts of cryptocurrency, it is generally recommended to store it in a cold wallet for added security.
You can read Dashjr's full statement on the hack here: https://twitter.com/LukeDashjr/status/1609613748364509184?s=20
Stay safe, everyone!
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