The blockchain and cryptocurrency domain continues to battle against a variety of security threats, as elucidated in the SlowMist Weekly Security Report for the period October 1 – October 7, 2023. The report sheds light on ten distinct security incidents impacting entities across the spectrum, from individual token ventures to large-scale platforms, underlining the financial toll exerted by these attacks.
Statistical Overview
Total Security Incidents: 10
Noteworthy Trend: A surge in DNS Hijacking Attacks and Discord compromises.
Severe Impact: Stars Arena bearing the brunt with a loss approximating $3,000,000.
Incident Breakdown
1. Galxe (2023-10-06): A case of unauthorized access via DNS hijacking led to the misappropriation of visitors’ funds, affecting 1,120 users, with a financial fallout of around $270,000.
2. MCT (2023-10-06): DNS domain hijacking unfolded, enabling the potential upload of private keys to a fraudulent domain….
