Multi-Chain Crypto Wallet Breach Siphons $107K Across 5+ EVM Networks
Another day, another exploit—this time hitting wallets across multiple blockchain ecosystems.
The Cross-Chain Drain
The attack didn't discriminate by chain. It swept through five or more separate EVM-compatible networks, pulling funds from unsuspecting wallets. The total haul? A cool hundred and seven thousand dollars. It's a reminder that interoperability, while powerful, can also expand the attack surface.
Security Theater in DeFi
Self-custody promises freedom, but incidents like this highlight the razor-thin margin for error. One compromised signature, one malicious contract interaction, and your digital vault is empty. The industry preaches 'not your keys, not your crypto,' but sometimes it feels like 'your keys, your problem.'
The Aftermath and the Irony
While forensic teams scramble to trace the funds, the broader market barely flinches—another line item in the quarterly 'hacks and exploits' report that investors have learned to shrug off. It's the decentralized finance version of a bank heist, just without the vault doors or the teller alarms. The ultimate cynical finance jab? This sum wouldn't cover the annual bonus of a traditional bank's mid-level risk compliance officer, yet it represents a life-changing loss for many in crypto.
Until the next bridge is burned or the next wallet is drained, the game continues. Trust nothing, verify everything, and maybe keep a little off the hot wallet.
A quiet crypto attack is draining wallets across EVM chains like Ethereum, BNB Chain, Base, and Arbitrum. Each victim is losing under $2,000, but total losses have crossed $107,000 so far. The stolen funds are being sent to one address: 0xAc2e5153170278e24667a580baEa056ad8Bf9bFB. On-chain analyst ZachXBT flagged the issue, noting repeated approvals and transfers. Experts advise users to revoke old approvals, avoid unknown transactions, and move funds to safer wallets.
