Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget announced on Thursday that it has restored Bitcoin withdrawals that were halted after a suspected breach by North Korean hackers last week. The intrusion, which authorities say resulted in the theft of more than $350 million worth of digital assets, forced the platform to suspend all outgoing Bitcoin transfers as it investigated the incident.
According to reports, the attackers gained unauthorized access to Bitget’s systems and moved a large quantity of Bitcoin to external wallets. While the exchange has not confirmed the identity of the perpetrators, security analysts have linked the operation to a North Korean state‑sponsored hacking group that has previously targeted cryptocurrency platforms.
Bitget’s technical team worked through the weekend to secure its infrastructure and implement additional safeguards before re‑enabling withdrawals. The exchange advised users that the restored service applies to Bitcoin only, and that other cryptocurrency withdrawals may remain paused pending further review.
The incident adds to a growing list of high‑profile crypto heists attributed to North Korean actors, who have been accused of using illicit digital‑currency proceeds to fund the regime’s weapons programs. Industry observers note that such attacks highlight the ongoing security challenges faced by exchanges handling large volumes of decentralized assets.
<small>Source: Bleeping Computer — read the original story there.</small>
