Recent attacks on the <a href="https://www.cryptoknowmics.com/news/bnb-chain-revenue-dips-amidst-decreasing-activity-analysis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BNB Chain</a> led to the loss of approximately $80,000 worth of Bitcoin through multiple suspicious transactions, sparking important questions regarding their attacker's intent and methods.
<h2>Suspicious Transactions and Potential White Hat Hacking</h2>
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On May 28, on-chain security firm Cyvers reported the exploit and noted that an attacker obtained funding via TornadoCash before interacting with Binance exchange - leading to approximately $80,000 loss, according to Cyvers' estimate in their X post.

Binance's involvement is particularly noteworthy, since sophisticated malicious actors tend to avoid centralized exchanges like Binance due to their Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols that could expose their identities. This has led some experts to speculate that the attacker could be a white hat hacker--an individual using their skills in security analysis to identify and report vulnerabilities.
<h2>Recent Crypto Exploits in Context</h2>
This incident follows several high-profile cryptocurrency exploits with varied outcomes. Gala Games experienced a $23 million hack due to internal control issues; after their wallet had been frozen due to public exposure of their identity by Gala Games co-founder and CEO Eric Schiermeyer. Remarkably, they returned their haul back.

Recently, an attacker returned $71 million worth of cryptocurrencies stolen in a wallet poisoning scam after coming under scrutiny from blockchain investigation firms. While such returns may suggest an ethical shift on behalf of the attacker, often such returns are motivated more by fear of legal consequences rather than ethical considerations.
<h2>Importance of Security Measures</h2>
Recent events on BNB Chain underscore the need for robust security measures in the cryptocurrency space. Both businesses and individuals involved must remain vigilant, adopting proactive security strategies to safeguard their assets.

Cyvers provides expert security advice through demos that teach effective security practices, helping protect assets and keep businesses off alerts lists. To book one now and learn how to secure assets and remain compliant, book an appointment.

<em><strong>Disclaimer: </strong></em>The views and opinions expressed in this article are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, investment, or other advice. Investing in or trading crypto assets comes with a risk of financial loss.

Bitcoin Exploit on BNB Chain Causes $80K Loss; White Hat Suspected

An $80K Bitcoin exploit on BNB Chain raises questions of potential white hat hacking. Cyvers suggests attacker might be an ethical hacker.

Sujit received his Bachelors in Science from the LNMU Darbhanga. He is currently working as a Content Strategist. He has more than three years of professional experience in information systems, security policies, technologies, and Cryptocurrency. He has published 6 books in the area of information security and assurance. He has published more
than 50 research articles in leading journals Regarding the Latest and Breaking Crypto News and updates. His research interests include access control, computer forensics, Digital Marketing, Web development, business hacks, player experience, and virtual storytelling.

Bitcoin Exploit on BNB Chain Causes $80K Loss; White Hat Suspected

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