Hacker stole $106,200 worth of Ether from AI crypto bot aixbt, causing token to fall.

From Cointelegraph

March 18, 2025 9:59:42 pm:

An attacker breached an AI crypto bot, prompting it to transfer $106,200 worth of Ether. The bot, called “aixbt,” wasn’t manipulated, but security concerns arose. The token fell 15.5% since the hack on March 18. AI-powered bots are popular in crypto trading, attracting interest from investors and venture capitalists. Researchers emphasize the need for robust security measures to protect funds. The market cap of AI agent tokens is currently $4.2 billion. Excitement surrounds the future development of these solutions in DeFi protocols.

Read more at Cointelegraph: Hacker breaks into AI crypto bot aixbt’s dashboard to snatch 55 ETH