Attackers phish $1.7 million in NFTs

Tom Allen
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OpenSea is one of many marketplaces that have sprung up to support the growing trade in NFTs
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OpenSea is one of many marketplaces that have sprung up to support the growing trade in NFTs

Although users were quick to blame NFT marketplace OpenSea, the attacks have been tracked to a weakness in the smart contracts system underpinning tokens

Attackers have stolen more than hundreds of NFTs, estimated to be worth more than $1.7 million according to Web3 critic Molly White, from users of NFT marketplace OpenSea. The attack took place ...

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