Steemit CEO announces hacking and theft of $ 85,000 today

Today there was an attack on the network Steem cryptocurrency. It was short-lived, however, were losses in at least 260 accounts.

Steem has become, in just two days, the third most popular cryptocurrency the market. Perhaps it was the visibility of your success that led her to be a striking platform for hackers.

Steemit Today, the network where users post content and earn steems was the victim of a cyber attack, according ads CEO Ned Scott. In a post on the network itself, Scott explains:

"Steemit today was subjected to a cyber attack. In the attack, fewer than 260 accounts were compromised, and less than $ 85,000 in "Steem Dollars" and "Steem" may have been stolen ".
But makes clear that since the hack was arrested and users will not be affected.

"The attack was already contained. User accounts and portfolios are not at risk, and we hope soon to reactivate the website Steemit the normal order. Any users whose accounts have been committed be fully refunded. "
Scott added that even the FBI was informed of the attack:

"Although only a relatively small amount of Steem was stolen, we take any form of criminal activity against our community seriously. We have reported the hacking to police and other authorities of cybercrime, including the FBI. The full internal investigation is currently underway and are working on an immediate solution.

Bittrex exchange also was informed of the problem and is actively assisting the investigation. As a precaution, they have temporarily suspended the ability to deposit or withdrawal of Steem the exchange. The suspension will be lifted as soon as possible.

Thank you all for joining us Steemit. We apologize for the temporary interruption of services and looking forward to our social network operation resumption.

Regular updates will be provided here in Steemit.com. "
Also in Journal Bitcoin we will look for this information. For the moment, hacking has not affected the price of cryptocurrency, it remains above $ 4.12 and rising. Its market capitalization exceeds 343 million.

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