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In the turbulent world of decentralized finance (DeFi), the saga of PancakeBunny serves as a stark reminder of both innovation and vulnerability. A wallet address associated with the PancakeBunny attack moved 1,002 Ether (ETH) — valued at over $3 million — through the privacy protocol Tornado Cash, aiming to obscure its origins. 
Once a promising yield farming aggregator on the Binance Smart Chain, PancakeBunny faced a devastating blow in May 2021 when it fell victim to a flash loan attack.&nbsp;The attackers made off with approximately 697,000 BUNNY and 114,000 BNB, causing the value of BUNNY tokens to plummet by a staggering 95%. 
Despite efforts to recover, PancakeBunny ultimately dissolved, transforming into a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). However, the story didn’t end there. Three years later, on July 7, 2024, a startling development emerged: funds linked to the original hacker were mysteriously transferred.&nbsp; 
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 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CertiKInsight?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#CertiKInsight</a> 🚨 On Sunday the <a href="https://twitter.com/PancakeBunnyFin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@PancakeBunnyFin</a> exploiter deposited 1002 ETH (~$2.9m) into <a href="https://twitter.com/TornadoCash?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@TornadoCash</a> via 0xd0f2259e0bd71e849143bbc07f4e427bb6f7756b Bunny Finance was exploited for ~$45m in May 2021 The exploiter still holds $11.4m DAI in 0x820C👇 <a href="https://t.co/Jcc18Q1NIY" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/Jcc18Q1NIY</a>— CertiK Alert (@CertiKAlert) <a href="https://twitter.com/CertiKAlert/status/1810220646414123436?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">July 8, 2024</a>
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According to CertiK, a blockchain security firm deeply involved in investigating such incidents, the hacker now holds a substantial $11.4 million in DAI, highlighting the lasting impact of such breaches on both protocols and investors alike. 
In response to the growing threat of DeFi hacks, CertiK recently bolstered its defenses. They migrated their suite of blockchain applications to Alibaba Cloud, enhancing their ability to secure and manage blockchain deployments. This strategic move not only fortifies CertiK’s capabilities but also underscores the critical importance of proactive security measures in safeguarding DeFi protocols from malicious actors. 
Nicholas Percoco, Chief Security Officer at Kraken, further emphasized the complex dynamics of blockchain security, revealing a recent incident where a security researcher—later identified as CertiK—was <a href="https://www.cryptotimes.io/2024/06/20/certik-exposes-kraken-exploit-accuses-threats-from-exchange/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">accused of extortion after discovering vulnerabilities</a> in Kraken’s systems. 
The evolving landscape of DeFi demands continual vigilance and innovation in security practices. As blockchain technology matures, the lessons learned from PancakeBunny’s rise and fall will undoubtedly shape the future resilience of decentralized financial ecosystems. 
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 Also Read: <a href="https://www.cryptotimes.io/2024/07/03/user-loses-240000-in-nfts-to-blur-marketplace-hack/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">User Loses $240,000 in NFTs to Blur Marketplace Hack</a> 
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Dormant $2.9M from Pancake Bunny Hack moved to Tornado Cash

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