Bithumb: Compromised Internal System Operates Independently from Trading Platform; Whether Customer Information Was Involved Remains Under Investigation

Odaily reports: South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has stated that its internal mobile system used by employees for work and communications was breached by external parties, with some personal information stolen. The exchange is currently investigating the specific scope of impact, including whether customer information was involved.

Bithumb discovered the breach on October 27 and has reported it to the Korea Internet & Security Agency and the Personal Information Protection Commission. The exchange emphasized that the compromised internal system operates independently from its trading platform, and that attackers cannot access customer crypto assets through this breach.

As of now, no crypto asset losses have been reported, and the specific number of affected individuals and whether deposit and withdrawal services were impacted have not yet been disclosed. (CoinDesk)