Unveiling the Wallet behind the Cyber Heist WazirX: A Deep Dive by Foresiet
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Introduction
In today's digital age, cyber theft has become a rampant issue, with malicious actors constantly devising new ways to exploit vulnerabilities and steal valuable assets. At Foresiet, our mission is to stay ahead of these threats by providing comprehensive threat intelligence and cybersecurity solutions. In our latest investigation, we have uncovered a cryptocurrency wallet potentially linked to a significant cyber heist.
This blog post delves into the details of the wallet's activity and the swift actions taken by WazirX in response to the breach.
Wallet Identification
- Wallet Address: 0x04b21735e93fa3xxxxxxxxxxxxe6922616891a88
- Current Holdings: $212,716,431 worth of stolen cryptocurrency
- Daily Decrease in Value: 56.56%
Stollen Ethereum wallet details
Despite having no bio or earnings listed, this wallet has managed to attract 103 followers while following none. Over the past 365 days, the wallet has been receiving various cryptocurrencies and transferring large amounts to accounts that have remained inactive for an average of 254 days.
Collected screenshot form wallet details
Notably, there have been transactions within the last six hours, suggesting attempts to sell the stolen crypto.
Recent Announcements from WazirX
WazirX, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has been directly impacted by this cyberattack. The platform has issued several updates and has taken immediate actions to address the situation.
Announcement form Wazirx
Update:
- WazirX has filed a police complaint and is pursuing additional legal actions.
- The platform will keep the community updated as the situation develops.
Immediate Actions:
- The incident has been reported to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and CERT-In.
- WazirX is reaching out to over 500 exchanges to block identified addresses, with many exchanges cooperating.
Plan of Action:
- Efforts are focused on tracing the stolen funds, recovering customer assets, and conducting a deeper analysis of the attack.
- WazirX is collaborating with forensic experts and law enforcement agencies to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
WazirX thanks its community for their patience and understanding and promises to provide further updates as the investigation progresses.
Transaction History
The identified wallet has been active on the Ethereum blockchain, transacting 173 times. Below is a summary of its transaction history:
- Total Received: 15,298.15993018 ETH (₹4,419,435,384)
- Total Sent: 1.8 ETH (₹519,995)
- Current Value: 15,296.304341039568197814 ETH (₹4,418,897,506)
Notable Internal Transaction
Internal Wallet Transactions
- Date and Time: 7/18/2024, 11:50:23
- From: 0x27-c9b4
- To: 0x04-1a88
- Amount: 15,298.16219671 ETH (₹4,419,434,216)
Ethereum Transaction:
- Broadcasted on: 18 Jul 2024 11:50:23 GMT+5:30
- Hash ID: 0xe3dba30431bcd1d8b9189460cbxxxxxxxxxxxxxx423c5b2349ba5xxxxxxxxxx
- Amount: 0.00 ETH (₹0.00)
- Fee: 678,908 GWEI (₹197.21)
- From: 0x6ee-28066
- To: 0x27f-0c9b4
Ethereum Transaction
Ethereum Transaction
This transaction was first broadcasted on the Ethereum network on July 18, 2024, at 11:07 AM GMT+5:30. The transaction currently has 9,596 confirmations on the network, and its current value is ₹0.00.
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