Key Takeaways:
- ParaSwap successfully addressed a critical flaw in its AugustusV6 smart contract, recovering and returning assets to users with the help of white hat hackers.
- Despite the fix, 213 addresses still need to revoke permissions to the compromised contract, a crucial step for securing users’ assets.
- ParaSwap is collaborating with Chainalysis and TRM Labs to trace stolen funds and has threatened legal actions against the hackers if the assets are not returned by March 27.
ParaSwap, a decentralized finance (DeFi) aggregator, has effectively addressed a significant flaw in its AugustusV6 smart contract, initiating the process of restoring assets to users who had withdrawn permissions for the contract.
This action follows the discovery of a critical vulnerability within the contract last week.
⚠️ We discovered a critical vulnerability affecting users who approved the Augustus V6 contract.
— ParaSwap (@paraswap) March 20, 2024
We took immediate action by pausing the V6 API and conducting a white hack that secured funds for users who were at risk. These funds are now securely held in a Safe Wallet…
On March 24, the ParaSwap team announced via X (formerly Twitter) that they have successfully returned all recovered assets to the rightful owners, thanks to the efforts of white hat hackers.
Furthermore, permissions to the AugustusV6 contract have been revoked to prevent further issues.
Despite these measures, there are still 213 addresses that have yet to revoke their allowances to the compromised contract. Revoking a smart contract is a critical security measure that essentially disables the contract, preventing it from accessing a user’s wallet and tokens.
The vulnerability in question came to light shortly after the launch of the AugustusV6 smart contract, which was designed to enhance token swaps and reduce transaction fees.
Fortunately, the swift actions of whitehat hackers averted a significant loss of assets from the platform.
White hack recovery update: Assets have been returned to wallets which have revoked their permissions
— ParaSwap (@paraswap) March 24, 2024
If your wallet had assets transferred to 0x66e90d840d7c4f3473e25dd8ca361747058c6db0 and have not received them yet, your wallet is still vulnerable, PLEASE REVOKE ALL RELEVANT… https://t.co/zraj3tSFNe
ParaSwap has not only submitted a detailed report to the relevant authorities to initiate an investigation into the incident but is also working closely with blockchain analytics and security firms Chainalysis and TRM Labs.
The goal is to trace the stolen funds by identifying hacker addresses and monitoring the movement of the assets.
Efforts to reclaim the stolen funds include on-chain messages sent to the hacker addresses, demanding the return of the assets.
ParaSwap has set a deadline of March 27 for the hackers to respond, warning of legal and criminal actions to recover the assets if the deadline is not met.
Fortunately, the initial losses were relatively minor, estimated at around $24,000, thanks to the timely discovery of the vulnerability.
This incident underscores the ongoing challenges within the DeFi space, particularly concerning the security of smart contracts.
Dear ParaSwap community, we are sharing an update on the recent actions taken regarding the V6 vulnerability.
— ParaSwap (@paraswap) March 25, 2024
1) We've taken the first step by submitting a comprehensive report to the appropriate authorities, kickstarting the investigation into the stolen funds.
2)…
It also highlights the importance of rapid response and community collaboration in mitigating the impacts of such vulnerabilities.
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