In a recent security breach, the governance contract for AzukiDAO’s altcoin BEAN was hacked. As is known, the DAO is currently having problems with Azuki’s founder, Zagabond. For this reason, it has been the subject of discussion in the cryptocurrency space lately. However, time will tell how the DAO will respond to this development. As a result, the attack allowed two malicious actors to exploit a vulnerability and walk away with a profit of 35 ETH. The incident was detected and reported by MetaSleuth, a leading Blockchain monitoring platform. Here are the details…
Hack alert for popular altcoin
The breach was attributed to a loophole in the contract’s code, as revealed by MetaSleuth’s investigation. The vulnerability in question was caused by improper validation of the signatureClaimed variable in the contract. This surveillance allowed the attackers to carry out replay attacks and exploit the flaw to withdraw funds from the contract. MetaSleuth promptly notified the community of the incident via a tweet acknowledging a community member’s contribution as the source of the information. The news spread quickly, raising concerns among AzukiDAO token holders and the wider Blockchain community.
Attackers identified as 0x85d231c204b82915c909a05847cca8557164c75e and chandog.eth successfully exploited the vulnerability to enrich themselves. The first attacker managed to make a profit of 0x85d231c204b82915c909a05847cca8557164c75e, 34.47 ETH, while the second attacker, chandog.eth, earned 0.614 ETH. MetaSleuth provided additional details about the attackers, including wallet addresses, allowing interested parties to verify the extent of the breach. This information is publicly available on MetaSleuth’s website, with transaction records for transparency.
Azuki founder being sued
In response to the attack, AzukiDAO took swift action to mitigate further damage. The contract has been temporarily suspended to prevent any additional exploits and to allow for a thorough security review. AzukiDAO has assured its users that it will take appropriate action to compensate those affected by the breach. This event is a reminder of the ever-present risks in decentralized finance (DeFi). While blockchain technology provides numerous benefits, it is crucial that projects and their communities prioritize sound security practices and conduct thorough code audits.
Meanwhile, cryptocoin.com As we have also reported, things are complicated for now in DAO, which consists of the owners of the NFT collection Azuki. Because Azuki’s founder suggested hiring a lawyer to take legal action against Zagabond. The group was aiming to seize $39 million worth of ETH. This loaded ETH was earned from recent sales of Azuki’s new collection called “Elementals”. According to AzukiDAO, the allocation of funds to the DAO will support the growth of the entire Azuki community.
The price did not fall, it rose
As the investigation continues, the wider Blockchain community remains vigilant, emphasizing the need for continuous monitoring, reporting and collaboration to protect the integrity and security of decentralized systems. The information contained in this article is based on the public statements made by MetaSleuth and the data available at the time of writing. Further developments and updates to the event may occur and potentially change the details and results described herein.
Meanwhile, Azuki (BEAN), which is expected to decline due to the hacking attack, is on the rise. The cryptocurrency is displaying a 28 percent appreciation at the time of writing. The coin rose from $0.00844 to $0.014 on a daily basis.
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