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EIGEN Layer Tightens Security After $6M Token Breach – Here’s How

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Elena R

EIGEN Layer, an Ethereum restaking protocol, has assured its community that its infrastructure and on-chain protocols remain secure following an incident where an investor lost about $6 million in tokens. The platform made it clear that the attack did not result from any weaknesses in its system.

But how did this happen? And most importantly, is your investment safe? Join us as we dive into the details.

Here’s What Happened

The breach occurred on October 4, when a hacker intercepted an email exchange between the investor and EIGEN’s custodial service. The attacker stole 1,673,645 EIGEN tokens by tricking the investor into sending the tokens to an incorrect address.

According to EIGEN’s report, the hacker manipulated the email conversation and convinced the investor to transfer the tokens. The stolen tokens were then swapped for stablecoins through a decentralized exchange. The attacker moved the proceeds to centralized exchanges to hide their tracks.

EIGEN Jumps Into Action

Once the breach was discovered, EIGEN Layer’s security team acted quickly. They contacted several exchanges and authorities, managing to freeze some of the stolen funds while working to recover the rest. The recovery process is still ongoing.

EIGEN Layer confirmed that the attack was isolated to the investor’s email and did not affect the platform’s smart contracts or infrastructure. In their statement, the team emphasized that there are no vulnerabilities in the platform’s on-chain systems, and token holders are not at risk.

As a precaution, EIGEN Layer plans to tighten its communication protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future. The platform is focused on boosting security, especially when handling interactions with investors. The rest of the EIGEN community remains unaffected, with no further security issues reported.

Stay updated on the latest EIGEN Layer news and developments right here on Coinpedia.

Elena R

Elena is an expert in technical analysis and risk management in cryptocurrency market. She has 10+year experience in writing - accordingly she is avid journalists with a passion towards researching new insights coming into crypto erena.

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