Factom protocol DeFi platform遭51% Attack 攻击者自称白帽测试

Recently, a DeFi stablecoin network platform based on the Factom protocol encountered a 51% Attack incident. It is reported that four Miners united in action, occupying 70% of the Computing Power of the entire network and tampering with the platform data.

These attackers initially had a wallet balance of only $11, but they rapidly manipulated the price of the yen-pegged token, increasing their balance to $6.7 million. Subsequently, they converted these funds into stablecoins pegged to the US dollar on the platform. However, when the attackers attempted to exchange more tokens in the spot trading system and disperse them to multiple wallets, their attempts ended in failure.

The chairman of Factom stated that the attacker's actions only affected the balance in their own wallet. Since the protocol design does not allow for rapid asset transfers, the attacker was unable to transfer a large amount of stablecoin outside the platform. Although a large number of asset tokens were generated, they were unable to realize a dump.

According to the platform, the attack lasted about 20 minutes but did not affect the safety of other users' funds.

It is worth noting that after the asset transfer failure, the attackers proactively contacted the platform's official team. They claimed that this action was merely a "penetration test conducted with maximum malice," aimed at identifying potential system vulnerabilities and notifying the core developers. Subsequently, the attackers also proactively destroyed all problematic stablecoins.

The platform is a decentralized, non-custodial stablecoin network that is pegged to various world currencies and assets, including gold, euro, and US dollar. It is characterized by being fully auditable and open-source, supporting value transfer, and simplifying the conversion process between different assets.

This event once again highlights the challenges that DeFi platforms face in terms of security, while also reflecting the complex phenomenon where some attackers may conduct penetration testing under the guise of "white hat hackers". As the DeFi sector continues to evolve, finding a balance between innovation and security will become a focal point of ongoing industry attention.