Trusted Volumes Hacker Returns 1,122 ETH, Keeps $2M Bounty

A hacker tied to the Trusted Volumes exploit has returned 1,122 ETH to the protocol, closing part of a security incident that began with a multi-million-dollar exploit earlier this year. The on-chain recovery is unusual because the attacker did not return everything. Instead, the wallet linked to the exploit sent back roughly $2 million worth… Continue reading Trusted Volumes Hacker Returns 1,122 ETH, Keeps $2M Bounty

Top Ethereum MEV Bot JaredfromSubway.eth Drained of Up to $15M in Counter-MEV Honeypot Exploit

TL;DR A prominent Ethereum MEV bot reportedly lost between $7.5 million and $15 million in a counter-MEV exploit. The attacker allegedly used fake token contracts to bait approvals and drain assets. The incident highlights approval hygiene risks for automated on-chain trading systems. Security Alert: The MEV bot JaredfromSubway.eth was exploited. — BlockSec (@BlockSecTeam) June 26,… Continue reading Top Ethereum MEV Bot JaredfromSubway.eth Drained of Up to $15M in Counter-MEV Honeypot Exploit

Deprecated Aztec Connect Contract Exploited For $2.19M, SlowMist Says

A legacy Aztec Connect smart contract has been exploited for roughly $2.19 million, according to a post-mortem published by blockchain security firm SlowMist. The incident is a useful reminder that deprecated DeFi infrastructure does not simply disappear when a protocol moves on. If contracts remain live, immutable, and funded, they can still become targets —… Continue reading Deprecated Aztec Connect Contract Exploited For $2.19M, SlowMist Says