Bankr AI Platform Hacked: $440K Lost Across 14 Crypto Wallets
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Bankr's AI trading flaw led to significant losses across 14 wallets and a temporary platform shutdown.
Bankr, an AI crypto platform, shut down after a hacker accessed 14 wallets and pledged to reimburse affected users.
- The attacker exploited Bankr's AI trading bot via social engineering and prompt injection.
- 14 wallets were compromised, with some users losing up to $150,000 each.
- Bankr halted all transactions and advised users to secure new wallets and devices.
The AI bot vulnerability allowed unauthorized access and transactions, directly risking user funds and highlighting platform security challenges.