✔ VERIFIED First reported by CoinDesk · Nov 5, 10:44 UTC · updated Nov 5, 20:16 UTC

Mercado Bitcoin Said Its Hack Was Contained, But Blockchain Data Tells a Different Story

Fresh forensic analysis traces $48.6 million across 11 blockchains and finds thousands of customer deposit addresses drained hours after the Brazilian exchange said it had stopped the breach on…

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Tags: Hack/Exploit, Security, Bitcoin, BTC

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