Lessons from the ByBit Hack: Why Institutional-Grade Custody Is Essential for Digital Asset Security
Mar 20, 2025

Lessons from the ByBit Hack: Why Institutional-Grade Custody Is Essential for Digital Asset Security

Rafal Czerniawski
Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer, Hex Trust

The recent ByBit hack, resulting in a staggering loss of approximately $1.4 billion in ETH, underscores the growing sophistication of cyber threats. Unlike traditional private key theft, this attack exploited vulnerabilities in operational security, revealing a fundamental shift in how threat actors target digital asset platforms.

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Understanding the evolving landscape of cyber threats is critical for institutions managing digital assets. Our in-depth report provides a step-by-step breakdown of the ByBit hack, offering key insights into how hackers bypass conventional security measures—and most importantly, how you can safeguard your holdings.

The report breaksdown: 

  • How the ByBit attack unfolded—and the security red flags to watch for.
  • Exclusive insights into the evolving tactics of cybercriminals.
  • A comparative analysis of multi-sig vs. institutional-grade custody solutions.
  • Proactive security strategies and best practices institutions must adopt to prevent similar breaches.
  • The Hex Trust Advantage: How our licensed, institutional-grade custody infrastructure eliminates security risks.

In today’s landscape, cyber threats are evolving—your security strategy must evolve too. Don’t leave your assets vulnerable.

Contact us at partnerships@hextrust.com to explore our secure custody solutions.

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