inside blockchain researcher ZachXBTannounced that hundreds of cryptocurrency wallets were emptied simultaneously on different EVM compatible networks. While the attack is still ongoing, the total loss is rapidly increasing, despite relatively small amounts being stolen from each victim. According to initial findings, the amount stolen exceeded $107,000 and it is estimated that the real figure may be higher. It is not yet clear which security vulnerability the attack exploited.
A Widespread and Silent Attack on EVM Blockchains
According to the information shared by ZachXBT on Telegram, the attacker is different. EVM It targets a large number of wallets in based networks. The method followed is based on withdrawing mostly assets under $2,000 from each wallet, rather than large amounts. While this approach makes it difficult to detect the attack at an early stage, it causes the total damage to grow in a short time.
Intra-blockchain data shows that the attack was not limited to a single network. Seeing similar transfer patterns across multiple networks raised the possibility of a common vulnerability or user-side vulnerability. However, since the entry point of the incident has not yet been confirmed, it is not known through which application, contract or infrastructure the attack spread.
The researcher also publicly shared a wallet address that was flagged as suspicious. It is thought that the address 0xAc2e5153170278e24667a580baEa056ad8Bf9bFB may be linked to the attack. At this stage, there is no concrete information about the identity of the perpetrator or the organizational structure behind the attack.
Security Concern Has Peaked
The incident came after intense security breaches observed in the cryptocurrency ecosystem throughout December 2025. Blockchain security company PeckShieldreported that there were approximately 26 large-scale attacks in December, with total losses reaching $76 million. Although the figures indicate a 60 percent decrease compared to the $194.27 million loss in November, they reveal that risks remain.
One of the most remarkable events of last month Trust Wallet It was a hacking attack. A problem that arose with a specific version of the browser plug-in during the Christmas holidays resulted in a loss of approximately $7 million. The company announced that it has initiated the compensation process for users who were affected by the problem and suffered losses.
Trust Wallet CEO Eowyn Chendue to a technical problem in the Chrome Web Store, the plug-in was temporarily unavailable, and with the new version, verification codes can be transmitted directly through the plug-in. stated.
