Axie Infinity co-founder Jeff Zirlin, also known as Jihoz, fell victim to a serious cryptocurrency wallet hack, losing approximately $10 million. The attackers targeted two of Zirlin’s personal wallets and stole mixed cryptocurrencies, including Ronin (RON), Wrapped Ethereum (WETH), and Smooth Love Potion (SLP).
According to Lookonchain cryptocurrency analytics firm, the attackers stole 3.2 million Ronin Network tokens ($9.53 million), 282.32 Wrapped Ether ($834,000) and a small amount of mixed assets including Pixelmon tokens, Smooth Love Potion, USD Coin and Axie Infinity. . Fragments. The stolen assets were converted into 3,249 Ether ($9.6 million) and ultimately deposited into cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash.
Axie Infinity co-founder’s wallet was hacked.
Afterwards, it is acknowledged hack, Zirlin emphasized that the addresses affected were personal and not associated with Sky Mavis. He reassured the community that Ronin’s verification and operations remain secure and that the stolen private keys have nothing to do with Sky Mavis, the company behind Axie Infinity.
“Today was a difficult morning for me. “Two of my addresses have been compromised.” “The attack is limited to my personal account and has nothing to do with the verification or operation of the Ronin Chain.”
Zirin said:
Ronin’s $625 Million Hack
Above all, this incident has renewed interest in cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the cryptocurrency sector. In March 2022, hackers stole $625 million from Ronin Network. North Korean hacker group Lazarus attacked the Ethereum sidechain used by the popular game Axie Infinity. Despite recent setbacks due to hacking, Zirlin remains committed to blockchain technology for financial freedom. Zirlin said:
“I am safe. I will get through this. I will continue to move forward with all of you on this magical journey.”
Following this hack, it is important to remember that even experienced individuals in the cryptocurrency industry can fall victim to hacking. We regularly review and update our security measures to protect your personal wallet and prevent future attacks.