Gatecoin

Gatecoin

Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Gatecoin suffered a cyber attack that in which it lost around US$2 million (HK$15.5 million) worth of cryptocurrency .

the exchange turned to fundraising channels as a means to reimburse lost.

Source: https://www.databreaches.net/gatecoin-cryptocurrency-exchange-seeks-to-reimburse-stolen-funds-after-us2m-security-breach/

TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/gatecoin

"id": "gat1739291222",
"linkid": "gatecoin",
"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "06/2016",
"severity": "85",
"impact": "2",
"explanation": "Attack limited on finance or reputation"
{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Financial Services',
                        'location': 'Hong Kong',
                        'name': 'Gatecoin',
                        'type': 'Cryptocurrency Exchange'}],
 'description': 'Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Gatecoin suffered a '
                'cyber attack resulting in the loss of around US$2 million '
                '(HK$15.5 million) worth of cryptocurrency. The exchange '
                'turned to fundraising channels as a means to reimburse the '
                'losses.',
 'impact': {'financial_loss': 'US$2 million (HK$15.5 million)'},
 'motivation': 'Financial Gain',
 'title': 'Gatecoin Cryptocurrency Exchange Cyber Attack',
 'type': 'Cyber Attack'}
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