Bloom Bot Hackers Loot $953K Faster than You Can Microwave Popcorn
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In the world of cryptocurrency, a recent development has left many folks talking. Hackers have struck again, this time targeting the Telegram trading bot, Bloom, and making off with a substantial $953,000 in just 94 seconds.
Ecosystem
According to blockchain analytics company Bitquery, the attack occurred when hackers exploited a vulnerability in the bot, draining funds from 48 wallets belonging to nine traders. Each drain was a Solana (SOL) transfer signed with the affected wallet's private key.
Bloom has since pledged to reimburse all affected traders in full, attributing the attack to a remote code execution vulnerability in a third-party module. They assured that no private keys had been accessed or compromised.
This incident highlights a recurring problem with trading bots: security risks. Even after traders stop using them, private keys can pose a lingering threat. Five wallets drained in this attack had been inactive on the bot since the first half of 2025.
Related Events:
- Previous Attacks: In September 2024, Banana Gun reported that 11 users lost approximately $3 million. In October 2023, users of Telegram trading bots Maestro and Unibot lost a combined $1.1 million.
- Cybersecurity Concerns: These incidents underscore the importance of cybersecurity in the cryptocurrency space, particularly regarding trading bots.
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