🔥 Forta Firewall Expands to Gateway Chains

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**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)

**Regulatory compliance** is becoming a core requirement for blockchain networks, particularly regarding OFAC-sanctioned wallet transactions. Key points: - Transactions with sanctioned wallets pose significant regulatory risks - Compliance screening is now essential infrastructure for rollups - Forta Firewall offers a solution for OFAC screening implementation *Security and compliance* are emerging as crucial growth enablers in the on-chain economy. Forta Firewall provides tools to help rollups and protocols prevent potential security breaches and maintain regulatory compliance. Learn more: [Forta's Guide to OFAC Screening](https://www.forta.org/blog/why-ofac-screening-matters-in-crypto-and-how-forta-firewall-helps)

Forta's security monitoring revealed a significant phishing campaign on Ethereum Mainnet: - 1,069 malicious contracts identified - 181.5 ETH and 178 different tokens stolen - Total losses exceed $868K A detailed case study shows how one victim lost $59,000 in WBTC through a single malicious approval. The attack happened gradually: - Initial phishing transaction granted token approvals - Multiple small withdrawals to avoid detection - Victim remained unaware throughout the process **Key Security Tips:** - Regularly revoke unused approvals - Monitor wallet activity frequently - Verify all dApp interactions thoroughly *Remember: Most crypto thefts occur silently, one transaction at a time.*