On June 13, an unidentified hacker minted one billion HLG tokens by exploiting vulnerabilities in the Holograph operator smart contract. The Holograph team has patched the initial exploit and is collaborating with exchange partners to freeze the affected accounts. A decentralized finance researcher suspects a rogue developer orchestrated the attack. Holograph Contemplates Engaging Law Enforcement…
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Cyber security firm Dwallet Labs said on Nov. 21 that vulnerabilities it found on several Infstones (a validator company) validators a few months ago “meant over $1B of staked assets were compromised.” Infstones has acknowledged the existence of the vulnerabilities but says it “disagrees with the severity of the potential impact.” Traditional Web2 Threats According…
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The Cardano Foundation recently said it has doubled the payout offered to hackers and bounty hunters that identify bugs or vulnerabilities within the Cardano blockchain. The foundation said the six-week promotion, which runs until March 25, 2022, is part of an ongoing attempt to keep “its businesses and customers safe.”
Strengthening the Cardano Brand
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