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The developers of the Jimbos Protocol, built on the Arbitrum platform, are assessing the most effective path for the project's progression following a recent incident where its version 2 (V2) suffered a $7.5 million exploit over the weekend.
Jimbos stated that they were collaborating with security researchers to recover the lost funds. These researchers have previously assisted Euler Finance in reclaiming over $200 million. Furthermore, Jimbos mentioned that if the attacker did not return the money, they would initiate contact with law enforcement by 4 P.M. UTC on Monday.
Late on Saturday, Jimbos experienced a loss of 4,090 ether (ETH) due to the absence of slippage control in the main contract. Security analysts attributed this vulnerability as the cause, enabling unidentified attackers to execute a flash loan of $5.9 million. Exploiting this opportunity, the attackers manipulated the prices of jimbo (JIMBO) and successfully absconded with treasury funds.
The protocol aimed to introduce a partially stable token supported by a diversified range of cryptocurrencies, enticing traders with the prospect of success that similar projects have briefly achieved.
Flash loans have gained popularity as a preferred method for attackers to acquire funds and carry out exploits within decentralized finance (DeFi) systems. These loans enable traders to borrow uncollateralized funds directly from lenders through the utilization of smart contracts, bypassing the need for intermediaries.
Flash loans do not necessitate any collateral since the transaction is deemed finalized only upon the borrower's repayment to the lender. This implies that if a borrower defaults on a flash loan, the smart contract will automatically invalidate the transaction, resulting in the money being returned to the lender.
In the meantime, JIMBO, its token, saw a price of nearly 18 cents on Monday, experiencing a slight recovery during the Asian morning hours as developers discussed their protective strategies.
