WEMIX Woes: $6M Heist Hits Blockchain Gaming Platform, Leaving Investors in a Spin
WEMIX suffered a cyberattack, resulting in a $6.1M heist of tokens. The hackers spent two months plotting after swiping keys from a shared repository. While the stolen WEMIX tokens were swiftly laundered, the platform is working hard to come back stronger. Who knew blockchain had such a plot twist?
Hot Take:
WEMIX, we have a problem! It seems our blockchain gaming friends have stumbled upon their very own version of “The Legend of Mir – The Stolen Tokens Saga.” But don’t worry, they are working hard to level up their defenses and hit ‘reset’ on their security game.
Key Points:
- WEMIX lost 8,654,860 tokens, valued at $6.1 million, due to a cyberattack on February 28, 2025.
- The company delayed public disclosure to prevent further market panic and protect users.
- The attackers exploited stolen authentication keys from a shared repository.
- WEMIX’s blockchain infrastructure is currently being migrated to a more secure environment.
- The Digital Asset Exchange Alliance has labeled WEMIX as an “investment caution” asset.
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