On June 16, 2025, Iran-based cryptocurrency exchange Nobitex experienced a major security breach, resulting in the theft of over $81.7 million in digital assets. The attack, claimed by the hacker group "Gonjeshke Darande," primarily targeted the exchange's hot wallets on the Tron network and various Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chains. (Source: June 19, 2025)
The stolen funds were moved through custom addresses, including one resembling "TKFuckiRGCTerrorists...mNX." Nobitex responded by suspending affected hot wallets and assuring users that funds in cold storage were secure. The exchange pledged to cover all losses using its insurance fund. (Source: June 19, 2025)
As of June 19, 2025, the stolen funds remained dormant. The incident highlights the need for robust security measures for cryptocurrency exchanges. The community continues to monitor the situation. (Source: June 19, 2025)