Hackers steal $5M in attack on European bitcoin exchange

Posted online January 6, 2015 | 6:19 am

Cyber thieves have run off with about 19,000 bitcoin ($5.2 million) from Bitstamp accounts, Europe's biggest bitcoin exchange.

The company said it has suspended services after some digital wallets were compromised on Jan 4, according to CNNMoney.

Customers are being told not to make any deposits as the company works with authorities to find the culprits.

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