HackEthereum2017
Parity Multisig Hack
An exploit in Parity's multisig wallet library let attackers drain funds from vulnerable wallets.
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Key Facts
Peak metric$30M stolen
OutcomeCritical wallet security audits accelerated
ChainEthereum
Year2017
Typehack
Tags
walletsmart-contractsecurity
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