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Drift hacker netted $658K profit in one day by shorting ETH/BTC! 🤯 They opened a $20M, 20x ETH short & 20x BTC long. As ETH/BTC fell 3.56%, and BTC rebounded stronger, their floating profit soared. #CryptoTrading #DriftProtocol #ETH #BTC
Drift Hacker Nets $420,000 Profit Shorting ETHBTC Exchange Rate
The ongoing volatility within the cryptocurrency markets has provided a lucrative window for high-stakes traders, including those associated with previous security breaches. On November 9, 2026, on-chain monitoring servi…
cryptofox.news
November 9, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Drift Protocol Attributes Exploit to North Korea, Taps Helium and Gauntlet Veterans for Relaunch

#USDT #CryptoSecurity #Hack #DriftProtocol
Drift Protocol Attributes Exploit to North Korea, Taps Helium and Gauntlet Veterans for Relaunch
A forensic review by Mandiant tied the breach to threat group UNC6862 as the decentralized exchange prepares a rebooted USDT perpetual platform on Solana.
basisdesk.news
October 21, 2026 at 10:21 AM
La billetera asociada al ataque de Drift envió 25,700 ETH a Tornado Cash, controlando aún $198 millones más.

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October 20, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Drift Protocol Outlines $147.5M Recovery Plan Following $295M Exploit

#USDT #SOL #DeFi #DriftProtocol
Drift Protocol Outlines $147.5M Recovery Plan Following $295M Exploit
Tether pledges up to $127.5 million alongside partner commitments as Drift plans a settlement migration and dedicated claim token to address user shortfalls.
basisdesk.news
October 20, 2026 at 8:56 PM
UPDATE: 🚨 A wallet linked to the Drift Protocol exploit moved 25,700 ETH, about $61M, into Tornado Cash over two hours after two months of inactivity, per Lookonchain.

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animalverse.social
October 21, 2026 at 4:46 AM
Drift hacker moves $61M in Ether to Tornado Cash, still holds $194M

https://newisty.com/blog/drift-hacker-moves-61m-in-ether-to-tornado-cash-still-holds-194m?utm_source=social&utm_campaign=crypto_news

#driftprotocol #tornadocash #ethereum
October 20, 2026 at 2:16 PM
🛡️ Drift Prepares Its DeFi Return

Drift outlined recovery tokens for wallets affected by the April 1 exploit, with nearly $3.8 million in initial assets and a pending DAO vote.

#DriftProtocol #DeFi #DAO #Solana #Crypto
Drift Protocol Outlines User Recovery Plan Ahead of Relaunch and Governance Vote - Crypto Economy
Drift Protocol was hacked on April 1, 2026, by a North Korea-linked actor, resulting in approximately $295 million in user funds lost.
crypto-economy.com
May 5, 2026 at 5:53 PM
⚡ Flash News

🛡️ Drift Opens User Recovery Plan

@DriftProtocol will issue recovery tokens to wallets affected by the April 1 exploit, with proportional claims on an estimated $3.8 million pool subject to DAO vote.

#DriftProtocol #DeFi #Crypto #DAO #Solana
May 5, 2026 at 2:37 PM
🛟 Drift and Tether speed up recovery

Drift Protocol and Tether are moving forward with a recovery plan after the exploit.

#DriftProtocol #Tether #USDT #DeFi #Crypto
Drift Protocol Outlines Major Recovery Effort With Proposed Funding From Tether and Additional Partners - Crypto Economy
Drift Protocol published a recovery plan following the April 1 exploit in which approximately $295.7 million in user assets were lost.
crypto-economy.com
April 16, 2026 at 4:21 PM
⚡ Flash News

🛟 Tether backs Drift recovery efforts

Tether and are moving forward with a recovery plan after the April 1 exploitDrift Protocol, with up to $127.5 million in committed support.

#Tether #DriftProtocol #Crypto #DeFi #USDT
April 16, 2026 at 2:33 PM
📉 DPRK linked to $285M Drift hack

Elliptic flags North Korea‑like activity after a $285M exploit hits Drift Protocol, draining liquidity and slashing TVL below $250M.

#DriftProtocol #DPRK #Elliptic #Exploit #DeFi
Elliptic Flags DPRK Ties in $285M Drift Protocol Exploit - Crypto Economy
Elliptic’s latest analysis points to a coordinated and highly structured attack on Drift Protocol, identifying multiple indicators.
crypto-economy.com
April 2, 2026 at 5:17 PM
🚨 Drift Breaks Down $280M Exploit

Drift Protocol breaks down the $280M exploit and investigates how the funds were drained.

#DriftProtocol #Solana #Crypto #Hack #Security
Drift Breaks Down $280M Exploit; Circle Faces Heat for Hours-Long Freeze Delay - Crypto Economy
Drift’s $280 million exploit has intensified scrutiny of Solana nonce mechanics and Circle’s delayed response as stolen funds moved into USDC.
crypto-economy.com
April 2, 2026 at 12:36 PM
⚡ Flash News

🚨 Major Hack at Drift Protocol

Charles Guilmet, CTO of Ledger, discusses the $213M hack of Drift Protocol (with higher estimates), the largest of 2026 so far. The attack, resembling the Bybit hack of 2022, is linked to North Korean actors.

#Solana #DriftProtocol #Crypto #Hack
April 2, 2026 at 12:17 PM
🚨 Drift Protocol потерял $280 млн из-за атаки через nonce-аккаунты! 💥 Протокол в экосистеме Solana стал жертвой хакеров, использовавших соц. инженерию. Заморожены контракты, идет восстановление. 🔐 Следите за обновлениями! #DriftProtocol #Solana #криптоновости
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April 2, 2026 at 5:19 AM
www.newsmason.com
April 18, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Drift Protocol $280M Hack Linked to North Korea: Drift Protocol lost $280M on Apr 5, 2026; legal counsel flagged possible civil negligence and links to North Korea-aligned actors, raising recovery and… 👈 Read full analysis #DriftProtocol #CryptoHack #NorthKorea #BlockchainSecurity #Cybersecurity
Drift Protocol $280M Hack Linked to North Korea
Drift Protocol lost $280M on Apr 5, 2026; legal counsel flagged possible civil negligence and links to North Korea-aligned actors, raising recovery and contagion concerns.
dlvr.it
April 6, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Drift Protocol Contacts Wallets Linked to $280M Exploit: Drift Protocol sent onchain messages to wallets tied to a $280M exploit on Apr 3, 2026; unknown sender also attempted pressure, signalling a shift in DeFi remediation… 👈 Read full analysis #DriftProtocol #DeFi #CryptoNews #Blockchain #Exploit
Drift Protocol Contacts Wallets Linked to $280M Exploit
Drift Protocol sent onchain messages to wallets tied to a $280M exploit on Apr 3, 2026; unknown sender also attempted pressure, signalling a shift in DeFi remediation tactics.
dlvr.it
April 3, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Drift Protocol Exploit Tied to North Korean Hackers: Elliptic links a $286m Drift Protocol exploit on Apr 2, 2026 to DPRK-linked actors; cross-chain laundering and Solana tracing gaps identified, raising… 👈 Read full analysis #DriftProtocol #NorthKorea #CyberSecurity #Blockchain #Cryptocurrency
Drift Protocol Exploit Tied to North Korean Hackers
Elliptic links a $286m Drift Protocol exploit on Apr 2, 2026 to DPRK-linked actors; cross-chain laundering and Solana tracing gaps identified, raising compliance risk.
dlvr.it
April 2, 2026 at 3:17 PM
State-backed APT28 exploited routers to hijack DNS and intercept Outlook credentials. Drift Protocol lost $285M in a Solana exploit. Deleted Signal data still lingers on iPhones. US launches Digital Asset Cybersecurity drive. #APT28 #DriftProtocol
The Cyber Express Weekly Roundup: Major State Threats, Crypto Attacks, and Legal Gaps
This week’s roundup covers state-sponsored DNS hijacking campaigns, a $285 million exploit of Drift Protocol on Solana, regulatory uncertainty around EU CSAM detection, and findings that deleted Signal data can persist on iPhones. It also highlights the U.S. Treasury’s new Digital Asset Cybersecurity Initiative and a pattern of attackers combining infrastructure...
www.hendryadrian.com
April 10, 2026 at 4:30 PM
North Korean hackers exploited Drift Protocol’s Security Council admin powers in a timed attack, draining $280M. Elliptic and TRM Labs link the hack to DPRK tradecraft using Tornado Cash and cross-chain laundering. #NorthKorea #DriftProtocol
Drift loses $280 million North Korean hackers seize Security Council powers
Drift Protocol lost at least $280 million after a threat actor seized Security Council administrative powers in a planned, timed operation. Blockchain intelligence firms Elliptic and TRM Labs linked the attack to North Korean (DPRK) tradecraft based on Tornado Cash usage, CarbonVote timing, cross-chain bridging patterns, and rapid laundering. #DriftProtocol #DPRK
www.hendryadrian.com
April 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Drift Protocol lost over $280M after hackers seized admin control of its Security Council using durable nonce accounts and pre-signed transactions to time a takeover. Protocol frozen; partners trace funds. #DriftProtocol #Solana #CryptoHack
Drift loses $280 million as hackers seize Security Council powers
Drift Protocol lost at least $280 million after an attacker seized administrative control of its Security Council by leveraging durable nonce accounts and pre-signed transactions to time a precise takeover. Drift says no smart contract flaws or seed phrase compromises occurred, the protocol is effectively frozen while partners and authorities work to trace and recover funds. #DriftProtocol #Solana
www.hendryadrian.com
April 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM