Blockchain security company PeckShield noticed the suspicious transfer of ERC-20 tokens from LXC to an unknown Ethereum (ETH) wallet. After transferring eight cryptocurrencies: Hacker Sandbox (SAND), Quant (QNT), Chainlink (LINK), Enjin Coin (ENJ) and Maker (MKR), LCX exchange lost a total of $6.8 million.
Withdrawals and Deposits Suspended
Liechtenstein-based crypto exchange LCX stated that it has taken security measures to protect other wallets and assets with the following statements;
LCX has announced that one of its hot wallets has been compromised.
https://twitter. com/lcx/status/1479976459766833152
The hot wallet settlement was followed by the unauthorized transfer of eight types of ERC-20 tokens: ETH, USDC, LINK and MKR.
In the face of the incident, the platform stated that the necessary security measures were taken to protect other wallets and assets.
He said that the funds of LCX users were not compromised and only the hardware wallet of the exchange was damaged. Also, the exchange asked the community to help them retrieve the stolen funds, making the following statement: