Bithumb confirms loss of funds due to accident of 'insiders'

https://ift.tt/2UnymRG. This is Bithumb, the global cryptocurrency exchange.We deeply apologize to our members for delaying the cryptocurrency deposit and withdrawal service, We would like to inform you of the circumstances of the grounds and confirm that your assets are safe.About 10:15 pm on the 29th,we detected abnormal withdrawal of the company's cryptocurrency through Bithumb's abnormal trading monitoring system.According to the company's manual, Bithumb secured all the cryptocurrency from the detection time with a cold wallet and checked them by blocking deposit and withdrawal service.As a result of the inspection, it is judged that the incident is an accident involving insiders because the external intrusion path has not been revealed until now. Based on the facts, we are conducting intensive investigations with KISA, Cyber ​​Police Agency and security companies.At the same time, we are working with major exchanges and foundations and expect to recover the loss of the cryptocurrency equivalent.Bithumb exchange is certified ISMS and applied to multi-signature withrawal scheme. We constantly monitor and block external hacking.However, we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused by insufficient control of our internal staff.Our members' KRW deposit/withdrawal service is normally available, and we will do our best to secure the stability of the service and to resume as soon as possible. Specific resumption schedule will be announced through separate announcement.Again, we apologize for any inconvenience you may have caused. We will do our best to protect our member's assets.

Submitted March 30, 2019 at 01:35PM

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