Forta Firewall Blocks $1.8M Lottery Contract Exploit in Real Time
Forta Firewall Blocks $1.8M Lottery Contract Exploit in Real Time
馃毃 Firewall saves millions
Forta Firewall prevented a $1.8M exploit targeting FOOMCASH's lottery contract on February 26, 2026.
- The security system detected and blocked the attack in real time on Firewall-enabled chains
- This follows a previous incident where Forta flagged a ~$26M Truebit Protocol exploit in January 2026
- Forta's GNN AI model specializes in detecting smart contract exploits with near-zero false positives
Forta operates as a decentralized network of node operators that continuously scan blockchain transactions and state changes for suspicious activity. The platform allows developers to deploy Detection Bots and machine learning models across the network for real-time threat monitoring.
$1.8M at risk in a @FOOMCASH lottery-contract exploit 馃毃 Forta Firewall flagged it in real time, blocked on Firewall-enabled chains.
Forta Firewall Featured in Messari's State of AI Report
**AI-powered blockchain security gains recognition** as Forta Firewall appears in Messari's latest State of AI report. The inclusion highlights how **artificial intelligence is becoming integral** to onchain security infrastructure. Forta's AI-driven transaction screening technology represents the evolution of blockchain defense mechanisms. - AI-powered attackers require AI-powered defenders - Real-time transaction screening at scale - Growing integration across multiple blockchain networks With **290M+ transactions already screened**, Forta Firewall demonstrates practical AI implementation in blockchain security, moving beyond theoretical applications to active threat detection.
馃毃 Yearn Finance Loses $9M
**Yearn Finance suffered a $9M exploit** on mainnet through a sophisticated price manipulation attack. **How the attack worked:** - Attacker drained liquidity pools - Broke pricing mechanisms - Minted cheap yETH tokens - Sold them for regular ETH at inflated prices **Detection vs Prevention:** Forta Firewall **flagged the exploit in real time** but couldn't stop it. The attack happened so fast that only real-time detection was possible. **Key insight:** Pre-execution screening could have **prevented this attack entirely** rather than just detecting it after the damage was done. This follows a pattern of recent price manipulation exploits, including attacks on DRLVaultV3 (~$100K) and RWB (~$180K), highlighting the critical need for **proactive security measures** in DeFi protocols.
馃敟 Firewall Screens
**Forta Firewall** has been providing security and compliance screening for Plume Network's RWA chain transactions from launch. The infrastructure processes approximately **2.5 million daily transactions** for institutional-grade real-world asset operations. Key features: - Real-time transaction monitoring - Compliance infrastructure for institutional adoption - Security screening for RWA scaling Plume's vaults include investments from major financial institutions like **Blackstone, Carlyle, BlackRock, Fidelity, and PIMCO**. This demonstrates how traditional Wall Street firms are leveraging blockchain infrastructure with proper security measures for on-chain RWA deployment. [Read more about institutional RWA adoption](https://www.forta.org/blog/from-blackstone-to-blockchain-enabling-institutional-rwa-adoption-with-forta-firewall)
Forta Firewall Partners with Plume Network for RWA Security
**Forta Firewall** has partnered with **Plume Network**, a leading real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platform. **Key Partnership Details:** - Plume operates 180+ protocols with $3B+ in available assets - Partnership focuses on enhancing security and compliance for RWA projects - Forta provides real-time blockchain monitoring infrastructure **Why This Matters:** As RWA tokenization grows, robust security infrastructure becomes critical. Forta's decentralized detection network helps identify threats and outlier transactions in real-time. The collaboration positions both platforms to better serve the expanding RWA sector with enterprise-grade security solutions. [Read more details](https://www.forta.org/blog/plume-partners-with-forta-rwa)