Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget announced that a cyber‑attack has resulted in the loss of $351.6 million from its hot and warm wallets. The breach was detected at 18:31 UTC on 24 September 2026, when the platform’s security systems flagged unauthorized transfers involving a limited number of hot wallets.
Bitget’s statement, posted on its X account, confirmed that the cold wallets and the overwhelming majority of the platform’s assets remain untouched. The exchange has not yet disclosed the full extent of the damage or the identities of the victims.
“At 18:31 UTC on September 24, 2026, Bitget's security systems identified unauthorized transfers involving a limited number of hot wallets,” the company said.
Investigators suspect that the attackers are linked to North Korean threat actors, a claim that aligns with a growing pattern of state‑backed cybercrime targeting digital asset firms. No further details about the perpetrators or the method of the breach have been released.
Bitget has urged users to remain vigilant and to monitor their accounts for any suspicious activity. The exchange is working with security experts to investigate the incident and to strengthen its defenses against future attacks.
<small>Source: The Hacker News — read the original story there.</small>
