critical Code Vulnerability
Drift Protocol $285M Crypto Hack — DPRK Attribution Confirmed
| Severity | critical |
| Status | open |
| Date | April 1, 2026 |
| Affects | Drift Protocol (Solana DEX) — $285M USDC, SOL, JLP, WBTC drained |
| Source | thehackernews.com |
Details
Largest crypto exploit of 2026. Solana DEX drained via durable nonce abuse + social engineering of 2/5 multisig signers. Traced to a six-month DPRK social engineering operation beginning fall 2025. Demonstrates nation-state capability in DeFi exploitation.