Update on the ALEX Incident Investigation
Dear ALEX Community, We wish to share an important update on the ALEX incident investigation from last month, which resulted in unauthorized access and the loss of funds. We understand the severity of this issue and are committed to full transparency in our ongoing response. Potential Identification of the Attacker After extensive forensic analysis and investigations facilitated by blockchain analyst, Zachxbt, who provided critical assistance on transaction tracing, there is substantial transaction evidence linking the attack to the Lazarus Group, a notorious hacker collective believed to be associated with the North Korean government.
Detailed Transaction Evidence
The following blockchain addresses and transactions were crucial in tracing the culprits and the flow of stolen assets:
1. Initial Exploit Link: Address 0x418e337774d26365efeaa4700e889a9746330c4e was directly linked to the XLink/ALEX Exploit. That address sent funds to 0x639F61cA3E0e3fDCd654DC4A22579e7382dEBeA3.
2. Connection to Lazarus Group: Address 0x639F61cA3E0e3fDCd654DC4A22579e7382dEBeA3 used a known Lazarus TRON address (TSMQQM9NMumDfZryQCtsKT5d5kgt7Ck2rm ).
Next Steps
We are actively collaborating with international law enforcement and cybersecurity experts to address the implications of this attack and to recover lost assets. Enhanced security protocols are being implemented to fortify our platform against similar threats.
Our Commitment
We deeply regret the distress this incident has caused our community. We are fully committed to restoring the integrity of our platform and ensuring such breaches do not recur. Regular updates will be provided as our investigation progresses and recovery efforts continue.
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