Recently, a shocking cryptocurrency theft incident has attracted widespread attention within the industry. A cryptocurrency investor known for being cautious, despite usually keeping away from high-risk projects, lost assets worth $180,000 in USDT and ETH overnight.

A review of the events shows that the user had been using a well-known wallet for a long time, always operating cautiously, never interacting with suspicious links or authorizing unknown DApps. However, in order to use the features of a new platform, the user downloaded a browser extension wallet and synchronized the mnemonic phrase of the original wallet. Just three days later, the assets in the user's main wallet were completely emptied, and blockchain records indicate that the transfer came from an unfamiliar address.

When users contact the platform's customer service for help, the response is disappointing: "On-chain operations are controlled by the users themselves, and the platform cannot intervene." This response has sparked a discussion about the boundaries of responsibility for cryptocurrency platforms.

Industry experts point out that common cryptocurrency theft methods include: counterfeit browser extension wallets that lure users into synchronizing their mnemonic phrases, fake "Revoke tools" that deceive users into granting transfer authorization, and the use of insecure third-party nodes that lead to private key leakage, among others.

In light of this situation, experts recommend that victimized users immediately save the transfer hash, victim address, and relevant operation records to conduct a detailed on-chain fund flow analysis to assess the possibility of recovering the assets. At the same time, they should promptly report to the relevant authorities, clearly stating the amount of loss and the time it occurred, in order to avoid inadvertently getting involved in money laundering chains.

This incident once again sounded the alarm for encryption currency security, reminding investors to remain highly vigilant when using new tools and platforms, and to prioritize asset safety. At the same time, it also highlights that there is still room for improvement in user protection and platform responsibility within the encryption currency industry.