Hacker Returns $62.5M to DeFi Project Munchables After Exploit
March 27, 2024The hacker behind the $62.5 million security breach on the Ethereum Layer 2 network Blast has returned the stolen funds to Munchables.
The hacker was identified as a Munchables team member and exploited a code loophole, inserting sleeper wallets that led to the breach.
Juice Finance narrowly escaped a $25 million loss due to a fortunate typo in their system.
The return of the funds and private keys was possible due to existing security measures, which some see as problematic but are necessary for asset protection.
Munchables has confirmed the security of all user funds and will not enforce lockdrops following the incident.
BlockSec has verified the fund's return, underscoring the need for stringent security in the crypto sector.
The incident reflects the larger issue of North Korean hacking groups stealing approximately $3 billion in tokens since 2017.
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CoinDesk • Mar 27, 2024
Munchables Exploited for $62M Ether, Linked to Rogue North Korean Team MemberBeInCrypto • Mar 27, 2024
Plot Twist: Munchables Hacker Returns $62.5 Million in Stolen FundsBlockworks • Mar 27, 2024
Blast dapp hack was an inside job, and it could have been worseThe Block • Mar 27, 2024
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