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Title: Possible atack on Bitstamp ?
Post by: bitwho on January 05, 2015, 07:17:00 AM
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/2rd2xe/bitstamp_is_apparently_broken_or_hacked_i_suggest/

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Dear customer,

Today our transaction processing server detected problems with our hot wallet and stopped processing withdrawals.

You should STOP SENDING bitcoin deposits to your Bitstamp account IMMEDIATELY as private keys of your deposit address may be lost.

Your bitcoins already deposited with us are stored in a cold wallet and can not be affected.

We will send you more info as soon as possible.

Best regards,

Bitstamp team


 >:( >:( >:(


Title: Re: Possible Bitstamp hack?
Post by: bitwho on January 05, 2015, 08:08:16 AM
edited because i hate speculation and i sure hope everything will turn out alright!


Title: Re: Possible atack on Bitstamp ?
Post by: SBOSS on January 05, 2015, 08:20:15 AM
What about MtGox or Moolah?  Accounting practice failure or somebody found a loophole..


Title: Re: Possible atack on Bitstamp ?
Post by: tokeweed on January 05, 2015, 08:45:57 AM
let's see what develops.


Title: Re: Possible atack on Bitstamp ?
Post by: e-coinomist on January 05, 2015, 09:08:31 AM
What about MtGox or Moolah?  Accounting practice failure or somebody found a loophole..
Best way to save an exchanger is reducing their temptation to make a runner with your moneh.

Reducing that temptation can save the exchange site! Act accordingly.


Title: Re: Possible atack on Bitstamp ?
Post by: iGotSpots on January 05, 2015, 09:41:10 AM
The post seems like they have it under control. I've never used them, but if that post is accurate, it's a good update


Title: Re: Possible atack on Bitstamp ?
Post by: tokeweed on January 05, 2015, 11:26:13 AM
https://i.imgur.com/GjTIxrLl.jpg

hopefully everything will turn out alright.


Title: Re: Possible atack on Bitstamp ?
Post by: Lordoftherigs on January 05, 2015, 12:38:30 PM
If they can solve this and cover any potential losses it would strengthen their image as a reliable exchange and improve their security. Good things can come out of this.

if not we gonna see a new bottom :D


Title: Re: Possible atack on Bitstamp ?
Post by: redsn0w on January 05, 2015, 12:43:50 PM
News : http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/2re2pw/18864_coins_stolen_from_stamp_that_doesnt_look/


Title: Re: Possible atack on Bitstamp ?
Post by: st4nl3y on January 05, 2015, 12:46:17 PM
So it happened. The time of good old bitstamp coming to an end. Like you didn't see this coming...


Title: Re: Possible atack on Bitstamp ?
Post by: Bitcoin_BOy$ on January 05, 2015, 01:22:54 PM
Maybe they want to stole all the bitcoin in the exchange and said they have attack . That will realy drop a lot prices  :-\


Title: Re: Possible atack on Bitstamp ?
Post by: JimClone on January 05, 2015, 01:28:13 PM
I opened Mycelium on my phone and saw that the price of bitcoin was $0 I thought bitcoin was dead.


Title: Re: Possible atack on Bitstamp ?
Post by: bitbaby on January 05, 2015, 01:45:06 PM
I opened Mycelium on my phone and saw that the price of bitcoin was $0 I thought bitcoin was dead.

Lol, so Mycelium gets its price updates from bitstamp? Check em on preev next time whenever you're in doubt.


Title: Re: Possible atack on Bitstamp ?
Post by: iGotSpots on January 05, 2015, 11:00:38 PM
The post seems like they have it under control. I've never used them, but if that post is accurate, it's a good update

I think I can, unfortunately, retract this post  :(

If anyone was affected, I hope everything turns out ok. Just let this be a reminder that in addition to Gox, nobody in Bitcoin will ever be too big to fail. No matter what coins you are holding, please secure your wealth at a local level as diligently as possible


Title: Re: Possible atack on Bitstamp ?
Post by: redsn0w on January 05, 2015, 11:04:01 PM
News :  http://www.coindesk.com/bitstamp-claims-roughly-19000-btc-lost-hot-wallet-hack/


Title: Re: Possible atack on Bitstamp ?
Post by: Febo on January 05, 2015, 11:10:50 PM
News :  http://www.coindesk.com/bitstamp-claims-roughly-19000-btc-lost-hot-wallet-hack/

If it is realy only 5 millions that will be fine. Bitstamp have much more value.

For last year each of 2 owners is worth 22,9 milions euros.


Title: Re: Possible atack on Bitstamp ?
Post by: redsn0w on January 05, 2015, 11:12:48 PM
News :  http://www.coindesk.com/bitstamp-claims-roughly-19000-btc-lost-hot-wallet-hack/

If it is realy only 5 millions that will be fine. Bitstamp have much more value.


Yes I think (if they want) - they can buy 19k at the current market price and recover the loss , now we have only to wait another statement.