Here's what you MUST do if your crypto gets stolen

Paul Osadchuk - Feb 26 - - Dev Community

$1.5B stolen from Bybit and $49.5M from Infini just this week. Here's what you MUST do if your crypto gets stolen:

1. Document Everything

  • Screenshot all suspicious transactions
  • Note exact timestamps and wallet addresses
  • Save all error messages and platform communications

2. Report Immediately

  • Contact the exchange's support team
  • File a report with blockchain security firms like CertiK or PeckShield
  • Document your case number and all correspondence

3. Secure Your Remaining Assets

  • Transfer funds to a different secure wallet
  • Change ALL passwords and 2FA
  • Revoke permissions for suspicious smart contracts

Pro Tips:

  • Never keep large amounts on unverified exchanges - Bybit's cold wallet hack proves even "secure" storage can fail. Better use exchanges with third-party audits: Coinbase, WhiteBIT, or Bitget. 
  • Use hardware wallets and multi-sig setups
  • Be extra cautious with private key management - Infini's hack happened due to admin key mishandling
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