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Crypto Market Exactly Protocol Targeted in $12 Million Hack
Cryptocurrency // August 18, 2023

Crypto lender Exactly Protocol has suffered a hack, reportedly resulting in the loss of as much as $12 million. The decentralized credit market, which operates on the Optimism network, was targeted by a bridge exploit, CoinDesk reported Friday (Aug. 18), citing information from blockchain security firm De.Fi. The hacker utilized...

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Crypto Market Exactly Protocol Targeted in $12 Million Hack

August 18, 2023
Crypto lender Exactly Protocol has suffered a hack, reportedly resulting in the loss of as much as $12 million. The decentralized credit market, which operates on the Optimism network, was targeted by...