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You can also read this news on COINTURK NEWS: <a href="https://en.coin-turk.com/socket-reveals-3-3-million-loss-in-bungee-exchange-attack/" data-wpel-link="internal">Socket Reveals $3.3 Million Loss in Bungee Exchange Attack</a> 
In recent hours, we reported on the attack related to Bungee Exchange, where Socket disclosed the <a href="https://newslinker.co/category/finance/" data-wpel-link="exclude">financial</a> impact of the incident. According to the statement, the cost of the attack amounted to $3.3 million. The incident occurred when wallets that had given infinite approval to Socket contracts were targeted. A security vulnerability in user input validation was cited as the cause. 
<h2 style="text-align: justify" id="issue-identified">Issue Identified</h2> 
According to a statement by Socket, the security vulnerability in user input validation exploited by the attackers has been identified. 
Socket acknowledged the attack and informed its users that the situation was being addressed. The company stated that it had paused the affected contracts and assured users that no further action was required on their part. The intervention appears to aim at limiting the impact and protecting user assets. 
One of the well-known cybersecurity firms in the cryptocurrency world, Hacken, also confirmed that the vulnerability stemmed from a recently emerged contract. 
The cost of the incident has also been revealed. The hack, worth approximately $3.3 million, involved 6 different cryptocurrencies, including 3 stablecoins. USDC, USDT, MATIC, DAI, WETH, and WBTC were the cryptocurrencies mentioned in the incident. On the other hand, the attackers exchanged the entire $2.92 million in stablecoins for 1139 ETH following the breach. 
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<h2 id="voices-from-the-crypto-world">Voices from the Crypto World</h2> 
Blockchain developer Francesco Andreoli made a statement regarding the issue: 
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 @MetaMask swap users are pleased to report that they are safe from the current Socket Gateway attack. We will likely write a bit more soon about how our architecture allowed us to integrate it without being vulnerable to Socket. 
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This incident highlights the need for security vulnerability attention in smart contracts as the <a href="https://en.coin-turk.com/dydx-takes-important-step-in-response-to-recent-attack-on-altcoins/" data-wpel-link="internal">DeFi</a> space evolves. It is necessary to minimize security vulnerabilities not only by diligently working on security protocols but also by being constantly vigilant to protect user assets in DeFis. 
Ryan S. Adams, another cryptocurrency investor, shared his concerns related to a recent security vulnerability as someone closely involved with the cryptocurrency ecosystem. In his post on X, he explained the concerns and difficulties people face, especially in relation to security incidents. 
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 Why can’t our wallets automatically retract for us… why can’t they alert us when there’s such an issue? We need protection against the flaws and phishing attacks within our wallets. 
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Socket Reveals $3.3 Million Loss in Bungee Exchange Attack

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