| Recurring |
one_organization, multiple_organization |
(a) The software failure incident having happened again at one_organization:
The article mentions previous incidents of hacks on crypto platforms, such as the restoration of funds to the crypto platform Wormhole after a heist and the return of stolen funds from the DeFi site Poly Network. These incidents indicate a history of security breaches in the cryptocurrency space [125702].
(b) The software failure incident having happened again at multiple_organization:
The article highlights past incidents of significant crypto thefts, including the $530m stolen from Coincheck in 2018 and the half a billion dollars stolen from Mt Gox in 2014. These incidents demonstrate a pattern of security vulnerabilities and hacks across various cryptocurrency platforms, indicating a broader issue in the industry [125702]. |
| Phase (Design/Operation) |
design, operation |
(a) The software failure incident related to the design phase can be attributed to the hackers stealing cryptocurrency from the Ronin blockchain project. The hackers were able to steal funds worth almost $615 million by exploiting vulnerabilities in the system, specifically by using stolen private keys to access the crypto funds [125702].
(b) The software failure incident related to the operation phase is evident in the fact that Ronin's users were unable to withdraw or deposit funds on the network after the hack was discovered. This operational failure impacted the users' ability to interact with the platform as intended, highlighting issues introduced during the operation of the system [125702]. |
| Boundary (Internal/External) |
within_system, outside_system |
(a) within_system: The software failure incident involving the theft of cryptocurrency from the Ronin blockchain project was primarily due to factors originating from within the system. The hackers were able to steal funds amounting to almost $615 million by exploiting stolen private keys, which are essential passwords needed to access crypto funds within the system [125702].
(b) outside_system: The software failure incident was also influenced by factors originating from outside the system. The hackers, who were unidentified, managed to breach the system's security measures and steal the cryptocurrency. Additionally, the incident involved collaboration with various government agencies to bring the criminals to justice, indicating external involvement beyond the system itself [125702]. |
| Nature (Human/Non-human) |
non-human_actions, human_actions |
(a) The software failure incident in Article 125702 occurred due to non-human actions, specifically a hack by unidentified hackers who stole cryptocurrency worth almost $615 million from the Ronin blockchain project. The hackers used stolen private keys to access the crypto funds, indicating that the failure was a result of external malicious activity rather than internal human error [125702].
(b) The software failure incident in Article 125702 also involved human actions, as the hackers exploited vulnerabilities in the system and used stolen private keys to carry out the theft. Additionally, the response to the incident involved human actions such as working with government agencies, discussing with Axie Infinity to prevent user fund losses, and collaborating with blockchain tracker Chainalysis to trace the stolen funds [125702]. |
| Dimension (Hardware/Software) |
software |
(a) The software failure incident related to hardware:
- The incident reported in Article 125702 does not mention any hardware-related issues contributing to the software failure. It primarily focuses on the hack that led to the theft of cryptocurrency from the Ronin blockchain project.
(b) The software failure incident related to software:
- The software failure incident in Article 125702 is attributed to hackers stealing cryptocurrency from the Ronin blockchain project by exploiting stolen private keys, which are essential for accessing crypto funds. This indicates a software-related vulnerability that allowed unauthorized access to the funds. |
| Objective (Malicious/Non-malicious) |
malicious |
(a) The software failure incident reported in Article 125702 is malicious in nature. Hackers stole cryptocurrency worth almost $615m from the Ronin blockchain project, which is used to power the popular online game Axie Infinity. The hackers used stolen private keys to access the crypto funds, indicating a deliberate intent to harm the system and steal funds [125702]. |
| Intent (Poor/Accidental Decisions) |
poor_decisions |
(a) The intent of the software failure incident related to poor_decisions:
- The software failure incident involving the theft of cryptocurrency from the Ronin blockchain project was primarily due to poor decisions related to security measures. Hackers were able to steal a significant amount of cryptocurrency, valued at almost $615 million, by exploiting stolen private keys, which are essential for accessing crypto funds [125702].
(b) The intent of the software failure incident related to accidental_decisions:
- There is no specific information in the provided article indicating that the software failure incident was due to accidental decisions. The incident seems to be primarily attributed to the actions of hackers exploiting security vulnerabilities rather than accidental decisions. |
| Capability (Incompetence/Accidental) |
development_incompetence, unknown |
(a) The software failure incident related to development incompetence is evident in the article as hackers were able to steal cryptocurrency worth almost $615 million from the Ronin blockchain project. The hackers exploited stolen private keys, which are essentially passwords needed to access crypto funds, indicating a security vulnerability that could have been prevented with better security measures implemented during the development phase [125702].
(b) The software failure incident related to accidental factors is not explicitly mentioned in the provided article. |
| Duration |
temporary |
(a) The software failure incident in Article 125702 seems to be temporary. The incident involved a hack where hackers stole cryptocurrency from the Ronin blockchain project. The project mentioned that they were working with various government agencies to ensure the criminals are brought to justice and were also discussing with Axie Infinity on how to ensure no users' funds were lost. Additionally, Ronin's users were unable to withdraw or deposit funds on the network, indicating a temporary disruption caused by the hack [125702]. |
| Behaviour |
value, other |
(a) crash: The software failure incident in Article 125702 does not specifically mention a crash where the system loses state and does not perform any of its intended functions.
(b) omission: The incident in Article 125702 does not describe a failure due to the system omitting to perform its intended functions at an instance(s).
(c) timing: The software failure incident in Article 125702 does not involve a failure due to the system performing its intended functions correctly but too late or too early.
(d) value: The incident in Article 125702 involves a failure due to the system performing its intended functions incorrectly, leading to the theft of cryptocurrency worth almost $615 million by hackers.
(e) byzantine: The incident in Article 125702 does not exhibit a failure due to the system behaving erroneously with inconsistent responses and interactions.
(f) other: The software failure incident in Article 125702 involves a security breach where hackers stole cryptocurrency from the system, indicating a failure related to a security vulnerability or breach. |