The $1.5 Billion Crypto Heist: How Hacker’s Broke Into Bybit’s Vault—Prevention Lessons

In February 2025, North Korea-linked hackers pulled off the biggest crypto theft in history—draining $1.5 billion in Ethereum from Bybit, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges. What makes this attack shocking isn’t just the scale—it’s that they bypassed cold wallet protections, the very thing investors trust most. This wasn’t just a heist. It was a wake-up call for the entire industry. But here’s the truth: with better controls, this attack could have been prevented.

CarGurus Attack Impacting 12 Million+ People: How It Happened/What Could Have Stopped It

In February 2026, ShinyHunters pulled off a major data theft against CarGurus, exposing information tied to more than 12 million people. What makes this attack serious is that the stolen data included personal contact information, account details, dealer information, and finance prequalification data. This was not just a company breach. It was a reminder that stolen access and weak data controls can put millions of users at risk. But here’s the truth: with stronger identity security, tighter access controls, and better monitoring, this attack could have been much harder to pull off.