Bybit Unveils 2025 Security Milestone: Intercepts $300M in Impersonalization, Scams and Frauds via New AI-Driven Risk Framework

TheNewsCryptoPublished on 2026-02-27Last updated on 2026-02-27

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Bybit, the world's second-largest crypto exchange, has unveiled its 2025 security achievements, highlighting the interception of $300 million in fraudulent withdrawals through its new AI-driven risk framework. The system employs a three-tier defense strategy: early warnings for low-risk patterns, real-time alerts for medium-risk withdrawals, and immediate blocking with a cooling-off period for high-risk transactions. In Q4 2025, these measures protected over 4,000 users and recovered $300 million out of $500 million in flagged withdrawals. The platform also thwarted 3 million credential stuffing attacks and identified 950 high-risk addresses. Bybit emphasizes industry collaboration, integrating intelligence from partners like TRM and Chainalysis to enhance ecosystem-wide security.

Dubai, UAE, February 27th, 2026, Chainwire

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today revealed the comprehensive results of its 2025 Security Initiative. Bybit has implemented an industry-leading, multi-layered defense architecture that has successfully protected thousands of users and set a new benchmark for proactive security in the digital asset space. In 2025, $17 billion in cryptocurrency was lost to scams and frauds, according to a report by Chainalysis.

Redefining Industry Standards: The Triple-Tier withdrawal Fraudulent Defense Framework

To move beyond reacting to scams after the damage is done, Bybit has pioneered a Dynamic Risk-Based protection system that steps in before money is lost. The system divides potential scam situations into three levels of risk. Each level has a different response – designed to protect the withdrawal process of users while keeping the platform smooth for normal trading activity.

Tier 1: Early Warning (Low Risk): Utilizing big-data heuristics to identify unusual patterns—such as mass withdrawals to a singular new address—Bybit deploys automated surveys. These insights allow the Risk Operations team to preemptively blacklist dangerous destinations.

Tier 2: Real-time Alert (Medium Risk): For accounts flagged via credential stuffing databases(cross-referencing leaked data from the external web) or suspicious withdrawal addresses, Bybit triggers real-time alerts during withdrawal. The alert encourages users to pause and review the withdrawal, a step aimed at countering social engineering tactics that rely on urgency or emotional pressure.

Tier 3: Immediate Blocking and Cooling-off (High Risk): For wallet addresses linked to confirmed scams, including so-called “pig butchering” investment schemes, Bybit implements Real-time Withdrawal Blocking paired with a mandatory One-Hour Cooling-Off Period, providing a vital window for users to regain composure and verify the transaction.

2025 Impact & Key Metrics: By the Numbers

The effectiveness of these measures implemented in Q4 2025 has yielded unprecedented results for user safety:

  • Scam Recovery & Prevention in Q4: Out of $500 million in flagged withdrawals, Bybit successfully intercepted and recovered $300 million, protecting the life savings of over 4,000 users.
  • AI-Driven Detection in Q4: Bybit’s proprietary AI algorithms identified 350 high-risk investment fraud addresses via on-chain data, shielding 8,000 users from potential withdrawal losses.
  • Infrastructure Resilience in 2025: The platform successfully thwarted over 3 million credential stuffing (account takeover) attempts by hackers.
  • On-Chain Vigilance in Q4: The system auto-labeled 350 addresses and manually tagged 600 addresses through ticket operations, saving $1 million in imminent fraud losses.

A Collaborative Fortress: Industry & Government Synergy

Bybit believes that security is not a competitive advantage but a collective responsibility. Our 2025 strategy focused heavily on External Intelligence Integration:

“Our mission in 2025 was to transform risk control from a ‘silent shield’ into an active, intelligent guardian,” said David Zong, Head of Group Risk Control at Bybit. “By integrating AI-driven on-chain monitoring with real-time intelligence from industry partners like TRM , Elliptic and Chainalysis, we not only just protect Bybit users, but also help map the DNA of fraudulent networks. We are sharing these standardized monitoring clues across the ecosystem because a safer industry for one is a safer industry for all.”

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About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 80 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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Related Questions

QWhat is the total amount of cryptocurrency that was intercepted and recovered by Bybit in Q4 2025 through its security measures?

A$300 million

QHow many users did Bybit's proprietary AI algorithms shield from potential withdrawal losses by identifying high-risk investment fraud addresses in Q4 2025?

A8,000 users

QWhat are the three risk levels in Bybit's Dynamic Risk-Based protection system, and what is the primary action taken at the highest risk level (Tier 3)?

AThe three levels are Tier 1: Early Warning (Low Risk), Tier 2: Real-time Alert (Medium Risk), and Tier 3: Immediate Blocking and Cooling-off (High Risk). At Tier 3, the primary action is Real-time Withdrawal Blocking paired with a mandatory One-Hour Cooling-Off Period.

QAccording to the article, how many credential stuffing (account takeover) attempts did Bybit successfully thwart in 2025?

AOver 3 million attempts

QWhich industry partners did Bybit integrate with for real-time intelligence as part of its External Intelligence Integration strategy in 2025?

ATRM, Elliptic, and Chainalysis

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