What were some after effects on companies, people, or cybersecurity?
The Mt. Gox hack led to the exchange's bankruptcy, stricter regulations for crypto exchanges, and damaged trust in the industry. It also sparked improvements in security practices, and increased awareness of cybersecurity risks among users.
What were changes in secuity laws or polices?
Exchanges adopted multi-signature wallets, cold storage, and improved monitoring. Decentralized exchanges and user awareness of key management and phishing grew.
What steps were taken to prevent future attacks?
Security protocols like two-factor authentication (2FA) became standard practice.