Major DEX Compromised as Centralized DNS Vulnerability Threatens DeFi Security

This incident is reminiscent of a similar attack in late 2023, when the front-ends of Aerodrome and Velodrome were also compromised,

The DNS hijack took advantage of weaknesses in centralized domain registrars, sending users to fake sites that closely resembled the DEXs' original interfaces.

This event underscores persistent threats in decentralized finance (DeFi), where vulnerabilities in front-end infrastructure—unlike on-chain smart contract exploits—can be targeted without breaching the protocol itself.

Aerodrome’s team is currently working with its domain provider, My.box, to investigate the incident and

The coordinated nature of this attack raises alarms broader weaknesses in domain management, suggesting that other DeFi platforms could face similar risks. As the sector continues to move toward decentralization, dependence on centralized DNS remains a major concern.

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