Bitcoin platform Bitonic files report following hack involving stolen bitcoins

The Bitcoin platform Bitonic recently reported a security breach resulting in the theft of bitcoins belonging to three customers. The company has since fully compensated the affected users and clarified that the breach did not compromise its cold wallets, where the majority of client assets are stored. According to Bitonic, the perpetrator exploited a software vulnerability related to the processing of PDF files, although they believe no sensitive personal identification documents were accessed during the incident.

Following the discovery of the hack, Bitonic notified relevant regulatory bodies, including the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets and the Dutch Data Protection Authority. While the company continues to investigate the scope of the incident and monitor its systems, it has implemented stricter security measures for bitcoin withdrawals. The platform's website was also taken offline on Wednesday as part of ongoing investigative efforts. Bitonic maintains that it currently has no evidence of personal data theft but has not fully ruled out that possibility pending further technical analysis.