# Hackers Steal $140M from Brazilian Banks

*Author: Bankless*
*Published: Jul 7, 2025*
*Source: https://www.bankless.com/fr/read/hackers-steal-140m-from-brazillian-banks*

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Hackers exploited Pix infrastructure, stealing $140M from Brazilian banks, laundering $40M via crypto. Decentralization may deter such risks.

## **What’s the Scoop?**
- **Massive Heist**: Hackers stole $140 million from Brazilian banks by exploiting credentials from an IT operator connected to Central Bank infrastructure.
- **Crypto Laundering**: Roughly $40 million of the stolen funds were laundered through Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether via OTC desks and exchanges.
- **Targeted Infrastructure**: The attack exploited Brazil's Pix payment system infrastructure, demonstrating vulnerabilities in intermediary systems.