Bitget says hack was its first security breach in 8 years, traced to third-party software
- —Bitget hack is the exchange's first security breach in 8 years
- —Attackers exploited a flaw in third-party security software
- —Private keys and cold wallet funds were not compromised
- —Mandiant and SlowMist are conducting an independent review
Why it matters: The incident highlights supply-chain risks in crypto: a flaw in third-party software can expose an exchange's internal infrastructure.
Source: PANews