Key Highlights:
- CoW Swap frontend was hit by a DNS hijacking attack
- Users were told to stop using the platform immediately
- Backend systems remain secure
- Users should revoke recent approvals as a precaution
Frontend Compromise Triggers Warning
CoW Swap warned users to stop using its platform after its website was targeted in a DNS hijacking attack. This type of exploit affects the frontend, which users interact with.
The team quickly advised users not to access the site while the issue is being investigated.
Core Protocol Remains Safe
The project confirmed that its backend systems and APIs were not affected. However, they were paused temporarily as a precaution.
So far, it is unclear whether any funds were impacted.
Users Asked to Take Action
Users were advised to revoke any approvals made after the time of the attack using tools like revoke.cash.
Frontend attacks like this are becoming more common in crypto, even for well-established platforms.
