Attacker Exploits Vulnerability in Hyperbridge's Cross-Chain Gateway, Steals $250,000
Cryptocurrency hacks have become increasingly common, but instances where attackers take significant risks only to gain minimal rewards are rare. One such incident occurred on Sunday, where an attacker exploited a vulnerability in Hyperbridge's cross-chain gateway, which connects various blockchains, and minted 1 billion Polkadot tokens, valued at $1.19 billion, on the Ethereum network, only to s…
April 13, 2026, 7:16 a.m.