Big news in the world of cryptocurrency! A company called Bybit lost a huge amount of money – $1.5 billion – because of hackers. It wasn't a problem with Bybit's computer systems, but rather a problem with how they handled a special digital wallet called a 'Safe' wallet.
- Hackers got access to a developer's computer, tricking them into approving a bad transaction.
- The hackers, a group called Lazarus, are now trying to hide where the money went.
- Experts are investigating and working to recover the stolen funds.
| Fact | Number |
|---|---|
| Amount stolen | $1.5 billion |
| Number of wallets involved | 920 |
| Name of hacker group | Lazarus |
