According to NiceHash,“Clearly, this is a matter of deep concern and we are working hard to rectify the matter in the coming days.”
In addition, the cryptocurrency company reported the security breach to relevant authorities and law enforcement.
Furthermore, NiceHash expressed its commitment to restoring its Bitcoin mining service with the highest security measures as soon as possible. The company also apologized to its users for any inconvenience caused by the hacking and requested for patience and understanding. It said, “We will endeavor to update you at regular intervals.”
Moreover, the cryptocurrency company encouraged its users to changes their online passwords as a precaution.
Millennials consider bitcoin digital gold
Last month, a Wall Street strategist recently predicted that Bitcoin could easily reach $100,000 because millennials consider it as “digital gold.” Such prediction emboldens hackers to breach the security of cryptocurrency mining marketplaces and steal bitcoins.
Over the past month alone, the value of the digital current went up from $5, 5856 to $14,384 as of Wednesday.
