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458 Days, $900K Gone: How an Old Crypto Wallet Approval Became a Costly Trap

458 Days, $900K Gone: How an Old Crypto Wallet Approval Became a Costly Trap

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2025-08-02 13:30:00
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Crypto's dark side strikes again—this time with a slow-burn heist that bled victims dry for over a year.

The flaw? Outdated wallet approvals left like unlocked doors. Hackers waltzed in and helped themselves to nearly a million dollars while 'HODLers' slept. Classic case of 'set it and forget it' meets 'gone forever.'

Security 101: Revoke unused permissions. Your future self will thank you—assuming they still have funds left to type.

Bonus jab: At least traditional banks send a polite letter before robbing you.

You will be shocked by the attacker's patience of 458 days to rob $900k. The incident, recently reported by popular Read More

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