Security exploits

{
  "id": 119,
  "hash": "81a2bf2ed34bd2844369da6ba9371e4b",
  "title": "Wanchain bridge on Cardano exploited for more than $9 million",
  "url": "https://web3isgoinggreat.com/single/cardano-midnight-bridge-exploit",
  "short_description": "The Wanchain bridge on Cardano was exploited, resulting in losses exceeding $9 million. This attack highlights vulnerabilities in cross-chain protocols and raises concerns for users relying on such bridges.",
  "description": "On July 22, 2026, the Wanchain bridge operating on the Cardano blockchain was exploited by attackers. The incident involved a security breach that allowed hackers to drain funds from the bridge. Wanchain is a protocol designed to enable cross-chain asset transfers, and this exploit targeted its Cardano implementation. The exact attack technique has not been disclosed, but the breach led to an estimated loss of over $9 million USD.",
  "protocol": "Wanchain",
  "amount_usd": "9.00",
  "chain": "Cardano",
  "attack_type": null,
  "date": "2026-07-22",
  "source": { "name": "web3isgoinggreat.com", "slug": "web3isgoinggreat-com" },
  "tags": [
    { "id": 236392, "name": "Bridge", "slug": "bridge" },
    { "id": 177, "name": "cardano", "slug": "cardano" },
    { "id": 130, "name": "wanchain", "slug": "wanchain" }
  ]
}