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🚨 DeFi Security Alert: DNS Hijacking Threatens Curve Finance Again

On May 12, 2025, Curve Finance fell victim to a DNS hijacking attack, marking the second breach in a week. Hackers took control of Curve’s domain, redirecting users to a fake website to drain funds—without compromising smart contracts.

🔍 How DNS Hijacking Works
• Attackers manipulate domain records at the registrar level.
• Users are sent to phishing sites that mimic legitimate platforms.
• Funds are stolen when users interact with the malicious frontend.

⚠️ Why This Matters for DeFi
• Centralized weak points (like DNS) remain a major risk, even for decentralized protocols.
• Curve faced a similar attack in 2022, proving this is a recurring threat.
• Backend security doesn’t matter if the frontend is compromised.

🔒How to Stay Safe
• Bookmark official URLs & avoid clicking links from untrusted sources.
• Use ENS/IPFS for decentralized frontends (e.g., curve.eth).
• Double-check URLs* before connecting wallets or signing transactions.

The incident highlights the urgent need for stronger web security in DeFi. While smart contracts may be safe, users remain at risk due to traditional web vulnerabilities.

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