DeFi protocols Exactly, Harbor hacked in separate attacks
A fresh round of attacks targeted the DeFi ecosystem on Aug. 18, with Exactly protocol exploited for nearly $7.3 million, while Harbor’s team is still estimating the amount stolen.
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A fresh round of attacks targeted the DeFi ecosystem on Aug. 18, with Exactly protocol exploited for nearly $7.3 million, while Harbor’s team is still estimating the amount stolen.
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