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MYSTERIOUS: Bitcoin atms drained after hackers exploit zero day bug | Mind Blowing Facts

Cryptocurrencies

Unknown hackers have managed to steal 56 bitcoin, worth approximately $1.5 million, from specialized ATMs designed to distribute cryptocurrency, The worst part is - the stolen funds partially belonged to the ATM’s customers, as well.

According to the report, the ATMs work by allowing customers to connect it to a crypto application service (CAS) either they, or the company, manages. However, the ATM also allowed customers to upload videos from the terminal to the CAS - which is apparently where the bug was hiding. 

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