Web 3 Trick or Treat? A practical guide to prevent Phishing Scams and Hacks
Introduction to Web 3 security: It was through a simple PDF and a fake job offer that the biggest heist in crypto history took place in 2022 when Ronin Bridge…
Introduction to Web 3 security: It was through a simple PDF and a fake job offer that the biggest heist in crypto history took place in 2022 when Ronin Bridge…
ERC-2771 is a protocol designed for authenticating users in transactions relayed through a third party. It plays a pivotal role in reducing transaction costs and streamlining operations on the blockchain. However, this convenience comes with a hidden risk.
EIP-6963 is going to be a game changer in the user’s experience of interacting with DApps and it will allow new players to come into the wallet space and have a fair chance of competing with other wallets.
Data has become the vigor of the digital age, powering industries, economies, and societies worldwide. Whether personal information, financial records, intellectual property, or trade secrets, data is the driving force behind decision-making, innovation, and business operations. However, data security has emerged as a paramount concern with the increasing digitization of our lives and businesses.
The BonqDAO security breach that occurred on February 2, 2023, had far-reaching consequences for the platform, its users, and the wider DeFi ecosystem. The attack exploited a vulnerability in the integration of the Tellor Oracle system, which BonqDAO relied on for obtaining token price information.
The attackers exploited a reentrancy vulnerability in the Orion Protocol's core contract, ExchangeWithOrionPool, by constructing a fake token (ATK) with self-destruct capability that led to the transfer() function.
Zunami is a decentralized protocol operating in the Web3 space, specializing in issuing aggregated stablecoins like UZD and zETH. These stablecoins are generated from omnipools that employ various profit-generating strategies. Recently, the protocol was exploited, resulting in a loss of $2.1M.
Jimbo's Protocol is a decentralized finance (DeFi) system built on the Arbitrum chain. The protocol uses a semi-stable floor price for its ERC-20 token, $JIMBO, backed by a treasury of Ether (ETH). However, despite its pioneering efforts to maintain on-chain liquidity and price floors, Jimbo's Protocol recently faced a Flash loan attack.
On February 17, 2023, Platypus Finance was hacked, resulting in a loss of approximately $8.5 million worth of assets. In this hack analysis, we will delve into the details of the attack, the vulnerability that was exploited, and the impact it had on the platform and its users.
The Dexible hack affected a total of 17 user accounts, with the majority of losses coming from a single address belonging to BlockTower Capital, a prominent investment firm.