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The Bitrefill site was hacked, resulting in the leakage of 18,500 user data and draining their funds.
The attack is linked to the Lazarus group, and the company will compensate for all losses.
Bitrefill, a platform specializing in cryptocurrency payments, announced that it was subjected to a cyber attack on March 1, 2026, attributing the attack to the Lazarus group, a hacking organization linked to North Korea. The attack revealed approximately 18,500 purchase records of a customer and caused significant damage to many aspects of Bitrefill's systems, including its cryptocurrency wallets.
How did this breach happen?
According to the company, the breach originated from the compromised employee's computer. In this case, the hackers were able to enter Bitrefill's infrastructure and access production keys by transferring funds from the hot wallet to exploit the gift card system. The company noticed unusual activity and immediately shut down the systems to prevent further damage.
The attacker was able to access around 18,500 purchase records, including email addresses, cryptocurrency payment addresses, and IP address data. The company confirms that the hackers did not attempt to steal complete customer data, and their primary focus was on cryptocurrency funds and gift cards.
Bitrefill has confirmed that it will cover all losses from its own resources. The company explained that it still enjoys financial stability, and most of its services, including payments and accounts, have returned to normal.
Bitrefill has taken steps to enhance security by providing stricter access controls, better monitoring systems, external security testing, and faster response systems for future attacks. The company is also collaborating with blockchain technology analysts and security experts. According to Bitrefill, this breach is the first major security breach the company has faced in over a decade. Despite the damage caused by the attack, the company responded quickly and resumed its operations.$ETH
