$4.8M in crypto stolen after Korean tax agency exposes wallet seed
Bleeping Computer
by Bill ToulasFebruary 28, 2026
South Korea's National Tax Service accidentally exposed the mnemonic recovery phrase of a seized cryptocurrency wallet in an official press release, allowing hackers to steal 6.4 billion won ($4.8M) worth in cryptocurrency.
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Originally published on Bleeping Computer on 2/28/2026