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<p class="is-style-lead">Unusual activity has been observed on <a href="https://stake.com/" data-type="link" data-id="https://stake.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stake</a>, a popular crypto-based sports betting and casino platform. </p> 
<p><em>UPD. The total amount of hack comprises $41.35 million, according to a recent tweet by Beosin.</em></p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨<a href="https://twitter.com/Stake?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@Stake</a> has experienced multiple suspicious outflows on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ethereum?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#Ethereum</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BSC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#BSC</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Polygon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#Polygon</a>. <br><br>ETH: ~$15.7M<br>Polygon: ~$7.8M<br>BSC: ~$17.8M<br>The total funds were ~$41.35M. <br><br>Stay alert! <a href="https://t.co/cKBK3kMeUz" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/cKBK3kMeUz</a></p>— Beosin Alert (@BeosinAlert) <a href="https://twitter.com/BeosinAlert/status/1698734648787079584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">September 4, 2023</a>
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<p>Initially flagged by Cyvers Alerts on X, the AI-powered system detected “multiple suspicious transactions” linked to Stake. </p> 
<p>Transactions totaling roughly $16 million were questionably transferred from Stake.com. </p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨ALERT🚨Our AI-powered system has detected multiple suspicious transactions with <a href="https://twitter.com/Stake?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@Stake</a>.<a href="https://t.co/0ZoMITOyF5" target="_blank">https://t.co/0ZoMITOyF5</a> address received about $16M in <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$ETH</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24USDC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$USDC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24USDT&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$USDT</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24DAI&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$DAI</a><br><br>All the stable coins are converted to <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$ETH</a> and distributed to different EOAs.<br><br>FYI: <a href="https://twitter.com/tayvano_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@tayvano_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/zachxbt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@zachxbt</a> <a href="https://t.co/CSGwRHEiVm" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/CSGwRHEiVm</a></p>— 🚨 Cyvers Alerts 🚨 (@CyversAlerts) <a href="https://twitter.com/CyversAlerts/status/1698690342113931422?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">September 4, 2023</a>
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<p>The transfer comprised 6,000 Ethereum (ETH), worth roughly $9.8 million, and an additional $5.9 million in stablecoins. </p> 
<p>While these transactions are still under investigation, some experts believe that they could be linked to a possible security vulnerability in Stake’s wallet infrastructure.</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hi <a href="https://twitter.com/Stake?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@Stake</a>, you may want to take a look: <a href="https://t.co/qtoTeXpXWE" target="_blank">https://t.co/qtoTeXpXWE</a></p>— PeckShield Inc. (@peckshield) <a href="https://twitter.com/peckshield/status/1698697721342042621?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">September 4, 2023</a>
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<p>Notably, data analysis firm PeckShield tweeted a direct alert to Stake, linking to a specific Ethereum address connected to the unusual movements. </p> 
<p>Shortly after, ZachXBT, a known crypto analyst, also <a href="https://twitter.com/zachxbt/status/1698698642951971056?s=20" data-type="link" data-id="https://twitter.com/zachxbt/status/1698698642951971056?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tweeted</a>, “Looks like ~$15.7 million,” further highlighting the scale of the issue.</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Looks like ~$15.7M</p>— ZachXBT (@zachxbt) <a href="https://twitter.com/zachxbt/status/1698698642951971056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">September 4, 2023</a>
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<p>So far, Stake hasn’t issued an official statement addressing the situation, adding to the uncertainty for its user base. </p> 
<p>However, it’s worth noting that the betting platform has suspended deposits and withdrawals, possibly as a preventative measure while the issue is investigated.</p> 
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<p>Given the lack of formal communication from Stake, it’s difficult to determine the scope or the nature of this suspected security lapse. </p> 
<p>Vulnerabilities in <a href="https://crypto.news/cryptocurrency-wallets-types-and-functions-you-should-know/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/cryptocurrency-wallets-types-and-functions-you-should-know/">crypto wallets</a> aren’t a new phenomenon; the crypto industry has had its share of high-profile breaches. </p> 
<p>What makes this situation more pressing is Stake’s role as a platform where people not only invest but actively bet on various events, making the integrity of its financial operations crucial for user confidence.</p> 
<p>As Stake’s situation remains unresolved, its challenges highlight the larger <a href="https://crypto.news/scams-surge-crypto-regulation-in-us-worldcoins-privacy-concerns-weekly-recap/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/scams-surge-crypto-regulation-in-us-worldcoins-privacy-concerns-weekly-recap/">security concerns</a> that exist in the crypto industry. </p> 
<p>The sector, although booming, is relatively young and comes with its own set of growing pains—security being at the forefront. </p> 
<p> Read more: <a href="https://crypto.news/drake-backed-gambling-startup-stake-faces-legal-hurdles-in-australia/"> Drake-backed gambling startup Stake faces legal hurdles in Australia </a> </p>

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