Tras un reciente ciberataque, Ambient Finance, un intercambio descentralizado (DEX) basado en Scroll, ha asegurado a los usuarios que sus fondos y trac permanecen seguros. Sin embargo, la plataforma ha emitido una tron advertencia para evitar interactuar con la interfaz de su sitio web hasta nuevo aviso.
En un tweet publicado el 19 de octubre, Ambient Finance confirmó que si bien su infraestructura central y sus trac en cadena no se vieron afectados, un ataque de DNS comprometió la interfaz del sitio.
Los trac son totalmente seguros y los fondos están seguros. Pero no interactúes con la interfaz de Ambient Finance hasta nuevo aviso.
- ambiente (@ambient_finance) 19 de octubre de 2024
Este es el último tuit.
The hackers took unauthorized control of the Ambient Finance domain, installing malicious links that jeopardized its integrity. The Ambient Finance attack involved redirecting consumers to malicious URLs to steal their digital assets.
Ambient Finance noted that they prioritize user security above all else and suggest that all users temporarily retract their approvals to the firm’s contract while they conduct an investigation into the breach. The company announced on X with a sense of urgency urging users to act promptly and responsibly by providing them with a link to revoke approvals and safeguard their assets.
Ambient Finance noted that they are actively working with security experts and their domain registrar to achieve normalcy soon. Still, they warned users in a public statement not to interact with the website during this period so they are not exposed to risks.
Security firm Blockaid identified the malware behind the attack as Inferno Drainer. It was specifically designed to steal digital assets. The malicious server responsible for the breach was set up just 24 hours prior to the breach.
A few days ago, Radiant Capital, a LayerZero-based decentralized financial enterprise, suffered losses of more than $50 million due to an attack by unknown individuals. According to web3 security startup Ancilia, the hack was most likely caused by a backdoor contract deployed on the BNB Chain (previously Binance Smart Chain) network.
These attack incidents add to the growing list of cyber threats plaguing the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recently proposed more robust cybersecurity mandates amid a $1.5 billion crypto theft surge.
The European Securities and Markets Authority has urged EU lawmakers to strengthen crypto regulations by mandating external cybersecurity audits for companies in the sector.
This recommendation comes as the cryptocurrency industry experiences an alarming spike in hacks, putting consumer protections at risk. It is part of the proposed changes to the forthcoming regulatory regime.