XRP Ledger Security Breach Shows Why We Need Crypto Storage Solutions Like Best Wallet

Source Bitcoinist

$XRP discovered a serious security breach embedded in its JavaScript library, before the exploit was apparently used.

Early Detection Essential to Avoid Disaster

Cybersecurity firm Aikido uncovered the critical backdoor in an NPM package tied to the XRPL ecosystem.

The malicious code was engineered to steal private keys, making it one of the more sophisticated blockchain attacks in recent memory.

On 21 April, the anonymous attacker inserted an infected JavaScript package – part of XRPL’s open-source stack – to include a backdoor capable of stealing cryptocurrency wallet credentials. The code would extract private keys whenever new ones were created and send the info to an external website.#ProtectInvestors