The Iranian cryptocurrency exchange Nobitex has confirmed it was hacked, resulting in losses estimated at $82 million. The attack was attributed to a group known as Gonjeshke Darande, which has ties to Israeli activists. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the group referenced a previous cyberattack on Bank Sepah, stating, “After Bank Sepah, it was Nobitex's turn.” They indicated that internal data from Nobitex would be released within a day and warned that any remaining assets on the exchange were at risk.
ZachXBT, an on-chain detective, identified suspicious outflows totaling approximately $81.7 million. These funds included a variety of cryptocurrencies, with notable mentions of Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and tokens from EVM chains. The narrative surrounding the attack suggests that Nobitex has been implicated in financing activities that help Iran avoid international sanctions.
While Nobitex confirmed the hack’s occurrence, the specific details regarding the method of attack remain unclear. This incident is set against a backdrop of increasing cyber and physical confrontations between Iranian and Israeli entities. The hacking group has alleged that Nobitex plays a critical role in Iran's terror financing operations.
ZachXBT, an on-chain detective, identified suspicious outflows totaling approximately $81.7 million. These funds included a variety of cryptocurrencies, with notable mentions of Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and tokens from EVM chains. The narrative surrounding the attack suggests that Nobitex has been implicated in financing activities that help Iran avoid international sanctions.
While Nobitex confirmed the hack’s occurrence, the specific details regarding the method of attack remain unclear. This incident is set against a backdrop of increasing cyber and physical confrontations between Iranian and Israeli entities. The hacking group has alleged that Nobitex plays a critical role in Iran's terror financing operations.
