MEVbots backdoor drains users’ Ethereum funds via arbitrage trading bot
An investigation of MEVbots’ contract revealed a backdoor that allows the creators to drain Ether from its users’ wallets.
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An investigation of MEVbots’ contract revealed a backdoor that allows the creators to drain Ether from its users’ wallets.
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