So I just noticed that about 5 days ago (1/10/25), 90% of the ADA in my Daedalus wallet was unknowingly and not authorized by me was sent to 7 unknown addresses. I usually open Daedalus a couple times a week to sync with the blockchain and check on my staking rewards.
I was pretty surprised last night to notice my balance went from 2K ADA to 250 remaining ADA (dammit).
I have no idea how or why this happened. Was I hacked somehow? Did someone discover my keys and compromise my account? Has anyone else experienced anything like this?
Other than re-installing Daedalus about 18 months ago on a new laptop, I had done zero except for synching with the main blockchain. In late Dec/early January, I did initiate a change in my staking delegate, and at that time I had to use my Admin password to change staking pools…I’m not sure if that’s possibly when I was compromised, but it was all done over my secure home WiFi.
I also know I recently had to update Daedalus, so maybe there’s some bug or other explanation for my missing ADA…fuck-I don’t even know how to report this shit so I can write it off as stolen on my taxes.
When I go to the address tracker-it says then destination addresses aren’t valid (see attached photo of what comes up when I click on one of the 7 destination addresses). Is it possible there was some error or incorrect transaction or my info was compromised when changing staking pools from within the Daedalus application?
Anyway-here is one of the problems with a blockchain system-other than a general support forum-there’s nobody to call to reverse a fraudulent transaction when it occur and assist with locating and shutting down hacker thieves…
Here’s an image of what I get when in click on the destination addresses-anyone have a similar experience or have ant suggestions? This is a big hit for me…
Thanks
John