Nigerian crypto company suspends withdrawals after BTC and naira compromise

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Security breach at Nigerian crypto platform prompts temporary fund withdrawal suspension.

) and naira assets. In the message it sent to users, it said other cryptocurrencies and customer funds were unaffected by the breach. However, customers cannot withdraw funds from the platform as it is “undergoing internal restructuring.”

Although Patricia did not disclose the extent of assets compromised in the breach, it revealed that an individual among the syndicated group that perpetrated the breach had been identified with the help of law enforcement. It said it would continue to work with law enforcement and other partners to recover the assets.

Since the suspension of withdrawals on the platform, its users have taken to Twitter to express their opinions, citing inconveniences. Nonetheless, the company emphasizes its ongoing efforts to enhance the platform’s security measures.to reports, the specific person within the group was identified through compromised naira assets, with most of the naira assets being linked back to that individual.

To enhance the security of the platform, the company has enlisted the services of a security firm to conduct an audit. Once the affected arm of the business — Patricia Personal — receives clearance for operations, customers will regain the ability to withdraw their funds.

 

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