Hackers hijack a dozen DeFi websites, all registered with Name.com, and steal about $138,000
All 12 hijacked domains are registered through Name.com, according to registry records accessed by The Block, suggesting a compromise.
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What happened
All 12 hijacked domains are registered through Name.com, according to registry records accessed by The Block, suggesting a compromise.
Reported details
- The attack highlights the critical need for DeFi projects to enhance domain security, as DNS vulnerabilities can undermine even flawless smart contracts.
Why this matters
This reads as a change in infrastructure rather than a move in price, and that distinction decides what is worth verifying: whether the underlying record moved, or only the interface around it. If a ledger, custodian or settlement term is unchanged, then anything built on top of it behaves the same too, however the announcement is framed. Subject of the report: Hackers hijack.
Evidence boundary
On Hackers hijack, the scope is limited to what the linked 2 reports state, and where they diverge both positions are recorded without either being picked in advance; the headline figure is what to check first.
What to verify
If Hackers hijack points at a contract or a chain, verify the deployed address and version there. If it describes an internal or corporate change with no on-chain component, the chain is the wrong place to look.
Sources and editorial check time
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Crypto Briefing RWA: https://cryptobriefing.com/hackers-hijack-defi-websites-name-com/
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Editorial source check time: 2026-10-31T19:30:20.309Z
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