Huobi Crypto Exchange Hacked for $8M, Vows Legal Action Against Mystery Attacker If Funds Not Returned

Huobi Global's HTX crypto exchange hacked, $7.9M drained. Exchange sent message claiming to know hacker's identity.
Attack occurred Sept 24, hacker address had no prior transaction history. Funds sent from known Huobi hot wallet.
Huobi message offered 5% "white hat bonus" if remaining 95% returned in 7 days. Threatened legal action if deadline missed.
Blockchain analytics platforms Cyvers and Arkham identified the hack. Huobi investor Justin Sun confirmed $8M loss.
Sun said user funds are safe, exchange functioning normally. Claimed losses fully covered and issues resolved.

cointelegraph.com

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