[2018-01-15] Hackers Stole $413.000 from BlackWallet

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[2018-01-15] Hackers Stole $413.000 from BlackWallet

January 15, 2018, 01:07:01 PM

Hackers have hijacked the DNS server for BlackWallet, an online wallet for Stellar Lumens (XLM), and has stolen about 669,920 Lumens amounting to about $413.000 according to the current rate.

The attack reportedly took place on 13 January after hackers managed to hijack its DNS server, change the settings and redirect it towards their own third-party server.

Source: https://hype.codes/hackers-stole-413000-blackwallet

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January 15, 2018, 09:54:19 PM

With the value of digital currency on the rise, it’s more important than ever to take steps to help keep your digital currency safe.

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