Prisma Finance Hacked for $11.6M; Hacker Demands Apology, Team Identifications for Fund Return

A DeFi platform, Prisma Finance, faces an $11.6 million exploit fallout, with $540,000 still at risk as the "white hat" hacker demands a public apology and team identification for fund return. Prisma's core contributor outlines recovery efforts while the hacker insists on an online conference for accountability. The incident highlights DeFi's security challenges and the importance of thorough smart contract audits and swift response mechanisms.

DeFi Platform Prisma Finance Hit with $11.6 Million Exploit, Hacker Demands Public Apology and Team Identification for Fund Return

By The Crypto Times

[Location, Date] - Prisma Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, has become the latest victim of a cyberattack, losing $11.6 million in a malicious exploit. The incident, which has left $540,000 in limbo, has taken a dramatic turn as the "white hat" hacker behind the attack demands a public apology and the identification of team members involved in the platform's security in exchange for the return of the stolen funds.

Frank, Prisma's core contributor, has outlined the platform's efforts to recover the stolen assets and prioritize user safety. The exploit originated from flaws in the MigrateTroveZap contracts, impacting 14 accounts. Five of these accounts remain "at risk" with over $500,000 in open positions.

Prisma has responded to the attack by proposing a reduction in liquidity and staked revenue allocations to bolster its reserves. The team has emphasized that the exploited contract is isolated from the platform's core protocol, minimizing potential risks to users.

Despite Prisma's recovery efforts, the hacker has insisted on an online conference as a condition for returning the stolen funds. The hacker demands an apology and accountability from the platform's team. This development has further escalated the dispute, with Prisma questioning the hacker's sincerity, citing fund diversions to Ethereum (ETH) via the anonymity-enhancing Tornado Cash protocol.

The incident has significantly impacted Prisma's liquidity, with its total value locked (TVL) plummeting from $220 million to $86.7 million, according to data from DefiLlama. The attack underscores the ongoing security challenges facing the DeFi sector, highlighting the need for thorough smart contract audits and swift response mechanisms.

Prisma is committed to stabilizing its platform and restoring user trust amidst its ongoing recovery efforts. The platform's team is actively addressing the exploit and implementing measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and robust security practices in the DeFi industry.