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KeomProtocol $94K Exploit: redeemFresh Bug Lessons for DeFi Lending Insurance Coverage
On March 17,2026, block 30488585 on Polygon zkEVM lit up security alerts when KeomProtocol, a dormant Compound-fork lending protocol, lost $94K to a crafty attacker. The culprit? A logic flaw in KToken's redeemFresh() function that let the...
Best DeFi Insurance Protocols for Smart Contract Exploit Coverage in 2025
Security remains the defining challenge for decentralized finance, and as we move through 2025, the need for robust DeFi insurance protocols has never been clearer. With smart contract exploits still a leading cause of loss across...
How Oracle Price Feed Vulnerabilities Trigger Multi-Million Dollar DeFi Lending Exploits in 2025
In 2025, decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols faced a renewed wave of multi-million dollar exploits, with oracle price feed vulnerabilities at the epicenter. The sophistication of these attacks has outpaced many security measures,...
Top DeFi Insurance Providers for Smart Contract Exploit Coverage in 2024
Security remains the defining challenge for decentralized finance, and 2024 has seen a new wave of innovative insurance protocols step up to address smart contract exploit risk. As capital flows into DeFi, users demand robust protection...
How EVM Proxy Contract Vulnerabilities Expose DeFi Protocols: Latest Exploit Trends & Protection Strategies
EVM proxy contracts are the backbone of upgradeable DeFi protocols, but their flexibility comes at a steep security price. In 2024 alone, attackers have exploited weak proxy patterns and cross-chain synchronization flaws to drain millions...
Why Audited Smart Contracts Still Get Exploited in DeFi: Common Pitfalls and Real-World Examples
Smart contract audits have become a bedrock of DeFi security, with protocols touting audit reports as badges of trust. Yet, headline-grabbing exploits persist, draining millions from audited projects and shaking user confidence. If audits...