Bitquery says attacker kept draining Mercado Bitcoin after containment
BROBROK News · Based on reporting by CriptoNoticias ·
Bitquery said the attack on Mercado Bitcoin continued even hours after the company said it had contained the breach. The firm added that the attacker used stolen ether (ETH) to finance the theft of other tokens.
Key points
- Bitquery said malicious activity continued after the reported containment.
- The attacker allegedly used stolen ETH to extend the theft to other tokens.
- The report suggests the incident unfolded in stages rather than as a single event.
- The case centers on Mercado Bitcoin and its incident response.
Why it matters
The report suggests that an initial response may not be enough if attackers can keep operating after containment. For crypto firms and investors, it highlights the importance of monitoring and on-chain tracing.
Original headline: “Hacker siguió saqueando Mercado Bitcoin horas después de que «contuvieran el ataque»”
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