Aethir says it halted a bridge exploit on its Ethereum-linked contracts, keeping losses below $90,000. Security firm PeckShield had earlier estimated the damage at about $400,000; Aethir pledged to compensate affected users.
Microsoft Defender researchers say a critical bug in a widely used third-party Android SDK may have exposed tens of millions of cryptocurrency wallets to potential data theft. Users and developers are urged to update apps and apply patches immediately.
Solana has closed a weakness that enabled basic sandwich attacks, reducing a common front-running vector for traders. Jito is continuing work to optimize transaction execution and block space allocation to boost network efficiency.
Solana Foundation has launched STRIDE, a security framework offering formal verification and 24/7 on‑chain monitoring in response to a $285M exploit. The initiative aims to harden DeFi protocols and restore ecosystem confidence.
Solana-based DEX Stabble on Apr. 7 urged all liquidity providers to withdraw funds immediately after on-chain investigator ZachXBT linked a former employee to suspected North Korean IT operations. The warning raises security and compliance concerns and could affect SOL and LINK liquidity.
Drift Protocol was hit by a $270 million breach on April 1 after a roughly six‑month infiltration by a North Korean state‑sponsored hacking group. The incident heightens concerns about DeFi security, fund recovery, and possible sanctions evasion.
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko called the recent Drift Protocol exploit "terrifying" after reports tied the incident to a sophisticated social engineering operation attributed to North Korean actors. The breach underscores growing state-linked threats to decentralized finance.
Drift Protocol announced an airdrop following a $285 million exploit on Solana, saying it aims to compensate users and stabilize the platform. The move has prompted criticism from parts of the crypto community over transparency and priorities.
A Bloomberg report on April 3, 2026 warns that Satoshi Nakamoto’s long-dormant Bitcoin wallets could become prime targets for future hackers, raising concerns about potential market disruption and privacy. Analysts say any movement from those addresses would have outsized impact, though the practical likelihood of a successful exploit is debated.
X will automatically lock accounts when crypto is mentioned, responding to a recent spike in phishing attacks disguised as copyright notices. The move is part of the platform’s broader effort to clamp down on crypto-related scams.