Aztec hit by second $2.1M exploit in less than a week: SlowMist

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Aztec hit by second $2.1M exploit in less than a week: SlowMist

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Aztec is hit by a second $2.1M exploit in less than a week, highlighting the ongoing vulnerability of its smart contracts, according to SlowMist. This incident underscores the risk of deprecated smart contracts remaining exposed to attacks even after project maintenance ceases, emphasizing the need for continuous security updates and audits in the DeFi space.

Security researchers warn that deprecated smart contracts can remain vulnerable long after projects stop maintaining them.