American actor and comedian Bill Murray had 119.2 ethereum was leaked. Statistics show that most of the tokens and NFTs in Murray’s wallet have been moved, leaving a token value of approximately $556.
Bill Murray Loses 119 Ethereum to Hackers – Comedian’s team is working with law enforcement, Chainalysis
On Thursday, popular actor and comedian Bill Murray, known for his appearances on Saturday Night Live and the National Lampoon Radio Hour, witnessed 119 Ether siphoned from his wallet. The story was first reportedby Coindeskand author Eli Tan notes thaton-chain dataand “details from Murray’s team” explain how his wallet was drained around 7pm ET Thursday night. Data from dappradar.com’sPortfolio Toolshows that Murray’s wallet still held approximately $556 in tokens and NFTs as of 7 pm ET on September 2.
A large portion of Murray’s portfolio has been removed from the hacked wallet, according to Onchain data, and Murray’s security team includes The Flower Girls NFTs, Boss Beauties, the Hashmasks, Adam Bomb Squad, Deadfellaz, Gutter Cat Gang, Cryptopunks, Veefriends, Cool Cats, Damien Hirst NFTs, Pudgy Penguins, and Cryptotoads. blockchain assets were shown to have been removed.
“” 1/1 NFT sold for Murray charity. Bill Murray 1000” NFT Collection sold.” The NFT collection was hosted on the Coinbase NFT marketplace; Murray’s team believes the stolen funds were sent to an exchange and the thief is currently unknown; funds from the NFT auction were to be donated to a non-profit organization calledThe funds were to be donated to a non-profit called Chive CharitiesTan’s report further explains that a spokesperson for the Coinbase NFT marketplace revealed that the runner-up in the NFT auction donated 120 ether to Chive Charities in lieu of the funds siphoned off The report explains that the company revealed that it had made the following statement.
The report released Friday does not reveal how hackers were able to siphon 119.2 ether from Murray’s ethereum wallet; Murray’s team told Tan that they filed a report with law enforcement and noted that they are working with blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis. Bill Murray is not the only high-profile celebrity attacked by crypto hackers this year; Family Guy star Seth Green reportedly had his Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT stolen and paid to get it back.
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