UPCX Hack: $70M in UPC Tokens Stolen
UPCX Suffers Major $70 Million Hack
A significant security breach has impacted UPCX, resulting in the theft of 18.4 million UPC tokens, valued at approximately $70 million. This represents a substantial portion of the total circulating supply and has caused a sharp drop in UPC's price.
The attackers, whose identity remains unknown, gained access to UPCX's management accounts and executed unauthorized transactions. According to the crypto security firm Cyvers, the hackers exploited vulnerabilities within the 'ProxyAdmin' contract to execute the 'withdrawByAdmin' function. This allowed them to transfer the stolen tokens from three separate management accounts.
Details of the Hack
- Amount Stolen: 18.4 million UPC tokens (~$70 million)
- Method: Exploitation of vulnerabilities in the 'ProxyAdmin' contract
- Current Status: Stolen tokens have not yet been moved from the recipient address.
This incident highlights the critical need for robust security measures within the cryptocurrency space. While the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, the significant loss of funds is a setback for UPCX. The lack of immediate action from the attackers could suggest a sophisticated approach, indicating they may be attempting to launder the funds in a careful manner.
The impact on the broader cryptocurrency market appears minimal given the relatively small market capitalization of UPCX. However, the situation serves as a stark reminder of the ever-present risk of security breaches in decentralized finance (DeFi).
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