Fraudsters Exploit Security System of Solana-based Ecosystem Aurory
Fraudsters have successfully breached the security system of the gaming ecosystem built on Solana-Aurory. This exploit resulted in an 80% loss of liquidity for the AURY-USDC pool on the decentralized crypto exchange Camelot. The breach specifically targeted the SyncSpace Aurory bridge on Camelot’s native DEX Arbitrum, causing the liquidity pool to drop from $1.5 million to $312,000.
Developers Confirm Security Breach
The project team has confirmed that their security systems were breached, with scammers gaining access to assets worth $600,000. However, they assure users that their assets are safe. While investigations are ongoing, deposits and withdrawals have been temporarily halted.
Incident Shared on Crypto Community Microblogs
The incident has also been shared on microblogs within the crypto community, further spreading awareness of the breach.
AURY Token Price Reaction
Following the hack, the native token of the AURY ecosystem experienced a 17% drop in value within 24 hours, briefly reaching $1.13 before recovering slightly to $1.17. Despite this setback, the token has shown positive growth over the past month, increasing by 86% from its price of $0.60 one month ago.
SyncSpace and Off-chain Asset Movement
SyncSpace serves as an important bridge for Aurory users to transfer items between on-chain and off-chain through a single transaction. It allows users to move off-chain assets onto the blockchain when desired.
Rising Cryptocurrency Theft
According to TRM Labs, hackers managed to steal approximately $1.7 billion in cryptocurrency assets from specialized organizations and users between January and mid-December 2023. This marks a decrease compared to the total amount stolen in 2022, which reached almost $4 billion.
Hot Take: Aurory Faces Security Breach, Impacting Liquidity and Token Price
Aurory, a Solana-based gaming ecosystem, recently suffered a security breach resulting in an 80% loss of liquidity in one of its pools. Fraudsters exploited the SyncSpace Aurory bridge on Camelot’s native DEX Arbitrum, causing the liquidity pool’s value to plummet. While user assets are reportedly safe, investigations are ongoing, leading to temporary suspension of deposits and withdrawals. The incident has garnered attention within the crypto community and had a negative impact on the price of the AURY token. Despite the hack, the token has shown positive growth over the past month. This breach highlights the persistent threat of cyberattacks in the cryptocurrency space.
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