Wallet-Drainer Attack on DeFi Front Ends Traces to Name.com, With Cause Still Unclear
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The article reports a wallet-drainer attack that compromised the front-end websites of several DeFi protocols on Friday night, with the incident traced to domain registrar Name.com, though the root cause remains disputed. Protocols Flap, Kintsu and Origami confirmed their sites were redirected, while security firm Blockaid flagged nine additional affected front ends. The attack redirected users to malicious sites designed to drain crypto wallets, a common vector for phishing-style exploits in DeFi. The unresolved question of how the compromise occurred—whether via registrar account takeover, DNS hijacking or another mechanism—leaves the broader exposure unclear. Market participants should monitor further disclosures from Name.com and affected protocols, additional protocols confirming redirection, and any on-chain movement of drained funds.
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Named in this story
Name.com, Origami, Kintsu, Flap, Blockaid