The next big DeFi exploit will start before the code is deployed
CryptoSlate
Recent supply-chain attacks targeting developer environments demonstrate that DeFi exploits are increasingly occurring through compromised infrastructure rather than vulnerable smart contract code.Summary
Modern DeFi security is shifting away from smart contract vulnerabilities toward infrastructure-level exploits. The "TrapDoor" campaign and similar supply-chain attacks demonstrate how hackers use malicious npm, PyPI, and Rust packages to compromise developer machines, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud credentials. By gaining access to these systems, attackers can bypass rigorous smart contract audits, potentially leading to massive losses by hijacking admin keys or deployment processes. Even as contract-level security matures, the growing industrialization of malicious packages and the manipulation of AI coding assistants present a critical risk to the broader DeFi ecosystem.
(Source：CryptoSlate)