Quoting the [official press release from NiceHash Miner:](https://www.nicehash.com)

>Official press release regarding the NiceHash security breach

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>Unfortunately, there has been a security breach involving NiceHash website. We are currently investigating the nature of the incident and, as a result, we are stopping all operations for the next 24 hours.

>Importantly, our payment system was compromised and the contents of the NiceHash Bitcoin wallet have been stolen. We are working to verify the precise number of BTC taken.

>Clearly, this is a matter of deep concern and we are working hard to rectify the matter in the coming days. In addition to undertaking our own investigation, the incident has been reported to the relevant authorities and law enforcement and we are co-operating with them as a matter of urgency.

>We are fully committed to restoring the NiceHash service with the highest security measures at the earliest opportunity.

>We would not exist without our devoted buyers and miners all around the globe. We understand that you will have a lot of questions, and we ask for patience and understanding while we investigate the causes and find the appropriate solutions for the future of the service. We will endeavour to update you at regular intervals.

>While the full scope of what happened is not yet known, we recommend, as a precaution, that you change your online passwords.

>We are truly sorry for any inconvenience that this may have caused and are committing every resource towards solving this issue as soon as possible.

This is the second bad news today :)

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# What this means?

That all the funds that you've had in your NiceHash wallet is lost.

That the service is no longer available and we don't know when, if ever, will be functional again.

I do hope that the company will somehow be able to return stolen funds. It is not likely, though.

I also hope that the information above is real. I am not calling this a scam. Many times announcements like this one ended in a service and the owners disappearing *with* the money.

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# Personal take

I have some $126 at NiceHash wallet at this time. Not much, fortunately. I am kicking myself virtually to have switched from local wallet to their online wallet. A mistake to learn from.

# What is your situation and take on this news?