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Drift Protocol Halts Amid $270M Exploit

Drift Protocol Suspends Activity Amid $270 Million Exploit

  • Drift Protocol reported unusual activity on April 1, urging users not to deposit funds.
  • The Solana-based platform is under an active attack, leading to the suspension of deposits and withdrawals.
  • Coordination efforts are underway with security firms, bridges, and exchanges to manage the situation.
  • No official loss figure was provided, but blockchain tracking accounts suggest a possible nine-figure exploit.
  • Lookonchain estimated over $270 million in assets were transferred to wallet HkGz4K.

Drift Protocol has halted operations due to an ongoing attack that may involve over $270 million in unauthorized asset transfers. The platform is working with various entities to address the breach.

Source (3.2)https://cryptobriefing.com/drift-protocol-exploit-scare/?rand=59535
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