28.01.2026
U.S. steps up security measures after $90 million theft from government cryptocurrency wallets
US authorities are stepping up security measures after a major crypto asset theft incident revealed by a ZachXBT analyst. According to the latest data, more than $40 million was withdrawn from government cryptocurrency wallets, and the total loss exceeded $90 million. The investigation revealed the involvement of the son of an employee of a CMDSS contractor in organizing the attack.U.S. government officials confirmed the hack and emphasized that the incident was a reason to revise the protocols for storing digital assets. At the moment, a comprehensive review of all government wallets is underway, and additional layers of protection are being implemented, including multi-factor authentication and updated transaction monitoring procedures.Authorities also reported working closely with international law enforcement agencies and leading blockchain analysts to track and recover stolen funds. According to preliminary estimates, the swift response prevented further unauthorized asset withdrawal attempts.This case was one of the largest incidents involving state-owned cryptocurrency assets and underscores the need for continuous improvement of cybersecurity measures in the growing digital economy.