Bitget Says Suspected North Korean Hackers Stole $351.6M After Backend Compromise

Bitget Says Suspected North Korean Hackers Stole $351.6M After Backend Compromise Ravie LakshmananSep 25, 2026Cryptocurrency / Cybercrime Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget said suspected North Korean threat actors have stolen $351.6 million from its hot and warm wallets. "At 18:31 UTC on September 24, 2026, Bitget's security systems identified unauthorized transfers involving a limited number of hot wallets," BitGet said in a post shared on X. "Bitget's cold wallets and the overwhelming majority of platform assets remain secure and unaffected." The company emphasized that customer account balances remain accurate, and deposits and trading continue to operate normally. However, withdrawals have been temporarily suspended out of an abundance of caution while a "comprehensive security review" is underway. Bitget did not disclose any details…