Smart contract audits are essential for crypto projects, but they address only one part of your security posture. Many projects invest heavily in blockchain security while neglecting the critical Web2 infrastructure that connects users to their platforms. This oversight creates significant vulnerabilities that attackers regularly exploit. The Incomplete Security ... View Post
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The $100M Mistake: How Domain Hijacks Have Devastated Crypto Projects
Domain security for crypto projects isn't optional—it's essential. While blockchain technology offers unprecedented security through decentralization, most crypto platforms still rely on centralized domain infrastructure to connect users to their services. This creates a critical vulnerability that has cost the industry over $100 million in the past two years ... View Post
How a DNS Hijack Exposed Web3’s Weakest Link: The Curve Finance Case Study
What Curve Finance’s 2022 DNS hijack reveals about Web3’s hidden reliance on centralized infrastructure—and how to defend against similar attacks. Case Study: Curve Finance Incident: DNS Hijack of DeFi Frontend Date: August 9, 2022 Overview Curve Finance, a decentralized exchange protocol on Ethereum known for its stablecoin AMM pools, ... View Post
DNS Hijack Hits DeFi: The PancakeSwap & C.R.E.A.M. Case Study
How a coordinated registrar exploit exposed domain vulnerabilities across two major Web3 platforms, and what it means for DNS security in crypto. Case Study: PancakeSwap & C.R.E.A.M. Finance Incident: DNS Hijacking & Phishing Redirects Date: March 15, 2021 Overview On March 15, 2021, two major DeFi platforms on Binance Smart Chain ... View Post
Inside the Coinbase Phishing Breach: What Every Crypto Platform Must Know About DNS and Insider Risk
On May 15, 2025, Coinbase—the world’s third-largest crypto exchange—revealed a sophisticated phishing breach that could cost up to $400 million in damages. While the technical infrastructure of their blockchain remained intact, the attackers never needed to touch it. Instead, they exploited something far older and more vulnerable: human trust and DNS-linked access ... View Post
A Crypto CTO’s Checklist: 10 Steps to Lock Down Your Domain Security
For many crypto and DeFi platforms, smart contract audits and protocol upgrades are a top priority. But one of the most overlooked and vulnerable areas is the domain and DNS layer — the access point to your entire ecosystem. If attackers compromise your domain, they don’t need to hack your smart contract. They can reroute users to phishing sites, hijack DNS ... View Post