Aptos Labs fixed a critical stale-cache bug in its Move virtual machine that could have allowed attackers to manipulate core blockchain data, risking up to $70 billion in assets. Security researchers demonstrated a proof-of-concept exploit with a 90% success rate using a $3,000 server and low-cost attack attempts. Aptos patched the flaw on mainnet within hours of discovery, and no user funds were lost. The incident highlights the importance for protocols relying on Aptos, especially cross-chain bridges, to audit their dependencies and the value of responsible vulnerability disclosure.

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Aptos patches critical MoveVM vulnerability exploitable for just a few hundred dollars, preventing potential major crypto loss.

Aptos has fixed a critical vulnerability in its Move virtual machine that could have been exploited for only a few hundred dollars, posing a serious security risk. The flaw was discovered by ethical hackers and patched before any funds were lost or t...

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