Indodax, a leading cryptocurrency exchange based in Indonesia, has been hit by a significant security breach, leading to losses estimated at approximately $15.7 million. PeckShield, a cybersecurity firm, first identified the exploit that saw significant cryptocurrency movements from Indodax’s wallets. The breach affected roughly $15.7 million in digital assets, including large quantities of Ethereum and other tokens.
Another security firm, Cyvers Alerts, confirmed the suspicious activity. It saw more than ten unusual transactions flowing through Indodax’s wallets across various networks. One of the addresses appeared to contain $14.4 million and was quite involved in exchanging tokens for Ether. PeckShield estimates the stolen assets as approximately 5,204 Ethereum (ETH) on the Ethereum network, 6,800,000 Polygon (POL) on the Polygon network, and 380 ETH on the Optimism network.
Indodax Halts Services for Repairs After $15.7M Breach
In response to the security breach, Indodax posted on X (formerly Twitter) to address the issue. Bithumb’s security staff found that there might be significant risks to the internal platform, which led to extensive repair work to remove these dangers. During this maintenance period, Indodax’s web platform and application are unavailable to the public as the team conducts system reinforcement to mitigate further risks.
Indodax sought to calm its users, stating that they have “Zero percent risk,” meaning that their funds are safe in cryptocurrencies and the Indonesian rupiah. The exchange highlighted that it is doing everything possible to address the issue and bring back optimal operation across its platform as soon as possible.
This incident shows that cryptocurrency exchanges remain vulnerable to cyber threats and underlines the importance of solid safety features for digital currencies. As cases remain open, public members must be vigilant with their profiles and dealings.
