Across Protocol's official website was compromised after hackers executed a social engineering attack on its domain registrar, Namecheap. This allowed the attackers to redirect users to a phishing site, posing significant risks to the platform's users.
According to CoinTelegraph, the breach exploited vulnerabilities in the domain registration process rather than the protocol itself, highlighting the importance of securing third-party services involved in crypto operations. The website has since been restored to its original state.
This incident underscores the growing threat of social engineering attacks on infrastructure providers, a concern that Japanese investors and market participants should monitor closely given Japan's active role in crypto and FX markets.