🚨 #Ethereum Dev Targeted in Wallet-Drainer Attack

👤 Victim: #Ethereum core developer Zak Cole

🛠 Method: Malicious AI code extension contractshark.solidity-lang

🔑 Exploit: Stole private key from .env file and sent to attacker

⏳ Timeline: Attacker had access for 3 days before draining funds (Aug 10 2025)

💸 Loss: Few hundred dollars — main funds safe in hardware wallets

⚠ Lesson:

Avoid unverified extensions

Never store keys in .env files

Use hardware wallets for real value