Web3 security platform Blockaid recently detected a potential front-end attack targeted towards Ethena Labs. Reportedly, the attackers used the latest version of Inferno drainer in this attack.
🚨 URGENT: We have detected a potential frontend attack targeting @ethena_labs.
If you're connected, please refrain from signing transactions and disconnect your wallet immediately. We’re working closely with affected partners. More updates soon. pic.twitter.com/Ub8tra0X46
— Blockaid (@blockaid_) September 18, 2024
Ethena Labs mentioned that their domain registrar account got compromised. The platform further added that it has taken the necessary steps for site deactivation, for now. Furthermore, the funds are safe and the protocol itself remains unaffected.
The Ethena domain registrar account was recently compromised and we have taken steps to deactivate the site until further notice.
The protocol is unaffected and funds are safe.
Please do not interact with any site or application purporting to be the Ethena frontend.
— Ethena Labs (@ethena_labs) September 18, 2024
The platform further cautioned users not to interact with any application or site maliciously masked as the Ethena front-end.
