
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.
The $9M @yearnfi exploit in mainnet happened fast, and Forta Firewall flagged it in real time. Attacker drained liquidity, broke pricing, minted cheap yETH and sold it for ETH. If pre-execution screening had been enforced, this could have been stopped, not just seen. ๐
IoTeX Bridge Loses $8M in 90 Minutes Through Compromised Private Key

**IoTeX Bridge Exploit: $8M Drained** The @iotex_io Bridge suffered a major security breach on February 28, 2026, losing $4.3M initially and escalating to $8M within 90 minutes. The attack was executed through a single compromised private key. **Key Details:** - Attack vector: Compromised private key - Timeline: $4.3M โ $8M in 90 minutes - Detection: Forta Firewall caught the attacker's mainnet movements in real-time **Recent Context:** Just two days earlier, a @FOOMCASH lottery-contract exploit put $1.8M at risk. Forta Firewall flagged the attack in real-time and successfully blocked it on Firewall-enabled chains. This incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in cross-chain infrastructure and the critical importance of private key management in blockchain systems. Real-time detection systems like Forta Firewall are proving essential for identifying threats, though prevention remains dependent on proper security practices. Learn more about Forta Firewall: [Introducing Forta Firewall](https://forta.org/blog/introducing-forta-firewall/)
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.
๐ฅ 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)