CoinEx hack: Compromised private keys led to $70M theft
CoinEx confirms that compromised private keys gave hackers access to hot wallets, leading to a $70 million hack.
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CoinEx confirms that compromised private keys gave hackers access to hot wallets, leading to a $70 million hack.
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