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Crypto exchange Algodex and DeFi wallet MyAlgo hacked

Algorand is the target of several cyberattacks.

Crypto exchange Algodex and DeFi wallet MyAlgo hacked

Algorand is the target of several cyberattacks.

The Algorand ecosystem is under fire: security flaws were recently disclosed at both the crypto exchange Algodex and the MyAlgo wallet, which attackers appear to be exploiting.

The MyAlgo wallet team is now asking users in a tweet to withdraw their funds or move their money to new accounts ASAP!.

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In February a security vulnerability had already been warned about. In the meantime, Algodex announced that a hacker had gained access to the company's wallet. "The exploit appears to mirror recent incidents in the Algorand ecosystem", View post on X.

Tokens worth about $55,000 were stolen. Users reportedly were not affected. Currently, the ALGO price has fallen by just over 4% since the announcement, the ALGO price.


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