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Aerodrome, Base’s largest DEX, reported a frontend attack. Users are advised to exercise caution; smart contracts remain secure. An investigation is ongoing. Base’s largest DEX, Aerodrome, reported a suspected frontend security attack. They advised users to avoid accessing the platform. This is applicable through its affected domains for now. The project focused on understanding that all smart contracts are secure. They also confirmed that they are unaffected. The team is in the process of actively investigating the issue. They will add more updates as they become available. Malicious Signature Requests Target User Assets “We’re actually pursuing a frontend compromise,” Aerodrome stated. Please do not access the site via any URL – primary domain or decentralized mirrors – until we know that everything is safe.” All the smart contracts look secure. This is an urgent warning of the severity. We’re actively investigating a frontend compromise. Please do not access the site through any URL — primary domain or decentralized mirrors — until we confirm everything is safe. All smart contracts appear secure. Updates soon. — Aerodrome (@AerodromeFi) November 22, 2025 The attack unfolded rapidly. Affected users received requests for malicious signatures. These were intended to drain multiple assets. This included NFT, ETH, and USDC. This happened by means of unlimited approval prompts. Related Reading: Sui News: Sui Sees Institutional Surge as DEX Volume Hits Record $456M | Live Bitcoin News While the team assures that all smart contracts are still secure, this is a risk. The frontend compromise compromised users. They were subjected to sophisticated phishing attempts. These could have drained wallets. This specifically affected those who were not paying attention to transaction approvals.                                                      …

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