Crypto News: EigenLayer Addresses $5.5 Million Theft with Security Assurance
EigenLayer Provides Security Assurance Amid $5.5 Million Theft
EigenLayer, a prominent Ethereum restaking protocol, has announced to the crypto community that its platform remains secure, despite the theft of 1,673,645 EIGEN tokens, valued at approximately $5.5 million.
What Happened?
The breach occurred on October 4, when a malicious actor compromised an investor's email thread, leading to the theft.
- Tokens sent to the wrong address due to email interception.
- The stolen assets were quickly liquidated on decentralized exchanges.
- Funds converted to stablecoins and moved to centralized exchanges.
Response Actions
EigenLayer is collaborating with crypto exchanges and law enforcement to recover the stolen funds. They have successfully frozen part of the assets. Importantly, EigenLayer clarified that the breach originates from compromised email security, not the integrity of their smart contracts or protocol.
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