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Hackers Steal About $2.7 Million From Polymarket Traders via Hijacked DebugBear Script
A hijacked DebugBear script drained about $2.7 million from Polymarket traders, affecting 726 wallets and triggering $3.9 million in refunds.
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Malicious code embedded on Polymarket’s website on October 29 hijacked a page‑speed script sourced from an external provider, sold the positions of signed‑in traders, and transferred their funds to the attackers. The compromised script replaced the legitimate page‑speed component. Polymarket confirmed the breach affected 726 wallets and is arranging refunds totaling roughly $2.7 million to the impacted users.
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