Popular cryptocurrency wither, A new cryptocurrency wallet vulnerability has emerged that affects investors. The new hacking attempt targeting Android and iOS users is about Nearly 8 thousand users led to the attack.
8,000 Solana wallets fall victim to hacking attempt
Serving on Solana blockchain cryptocurrency wallet on Slope It was stated that there was a critical vulnerability. This vulnerability did not go unnoticed by hackers. Hack attempt, verified by Solana team, affecting Slope mobile wallet owners 4.5 to 8 million dollars It is thought to have been stolen.
Another popular crypto wallet in addition to Slope phantom Attacks have also been confirmed. However, Solana and the Phantom team said the actual attacks were aimed at Slope. Hackers, as well wither as well as USD Coin (USDC) stole multiple cryptocurrencies running on the Solana blockchain.
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In a statement shared by cryptocurrency developers on Twitter, it was stated that the initiative did not affect the core codes of the blockchain. In other words, hackers tried to exploit the vulnerabilities in cryptocurrency wallets. “This does not appear to be a bug with the Solana core code, but (the bug) is in the software used by several software wallets popular with network users” it was said.
For now, 8,000 investors are thought to be affected. Also all of these they were hot walletsi.e. all were connected to the internet to quickly transfer cryptocurrencies.
Other Solana wallet apps Whether it’s in danger is unclear, but security analysts recommend physical hardware wallets. If you have investments in Phantom or Slope wallets, we recommend transferring them to a different wallet.
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