🚨 Polymarket has urgently halted trading again: What happened on October 29?
Today, prediction platform Polymarket reported another serious security incident and switched its international marketplace to «cancel-only» mode.
📉 What do we know so far?
Source of the problem: A third-party service provider was compromised. Using a malicious script, attackers were able to make unauthorized withdrawals and sell assets from users’ accounts.
Losses: Some traders are already reporting that their positions were forcibly closed and that they lost significant amounts amid the attack.
Platform response: Polymarket said it has identified and fixed the vulnerability, provided information to law enforcement, and guaranteed full reimbursement to everyone affected.
⚠️ Important for all Web3 users:
Keep track of authorized apps and connections in your wallets, and be sure to check the status of your active orders!
#CryptoSecurity #Polymarket #DeFi #BinanceSquare #Web3
Today, prediction platform Polymarket reported another serious security incident and switched its international marketplace to «cancel-only» mode.
📉 What do we know so far?
Source of the problem: A third-party service provider was compromised. Using a malicious script, attackers were able to make unauthorized withdrawals and sell assets from users’ accounts.
Losses: Some traders are already reporting that their positions were forcibly closed and that they lost significant amounts amid the attack.
Platform response: Polymarket said it has identified and fixed the vulnerability, provided information to law enforcement, and guaranteed full reimbursement to everyone affected.
⚠️ Important for all Web3 users:
Keep track of authorized apps and connections in your wallets, and be sure to check the status of your active orders!
#CryptoSecurity #Polymarket #DeFi #BinanceSquare #Web3
