The deprecated Aztec Connect DeFi bridge lost about $2.1 million after an attacker exploited a verification mismatch in its immutable Ethereum smart contract. The exploit allowed unbacked balances to be withdrawn, but the current Aztec Network and its users were not affected. Aztec Connect was phased out in 2023, and the old contract was left immutable without admin control, preventing any immediate response to the attack. This incident highlights risks in abandoned DeFi contracts that still hold funds and remain vulnerable to hacks years later.
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