XRP bridge drained for $200,000 after software mistook fake deposits for real ones
An attacker created unbacked XRP on another blockchain, then exchanged it for real XRP held in reserve. The bridge has been halted and its operator has filed a complaint with the FBI.
Key Takeaways
- An attacker created unbacked XRP on another blockchain, then exchanged it for real XRP held in reserve.
- The bridge has been halted and its operator has filed a complaint with the FBI.
- Read the full article for additional context and details.
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