# VenusProtocolSuspectedFlashLoanAttack

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Venus Attacker Movement Update 🚨
The exploiter behind the Venus Protocol supply cap attack has begun consolidating and bridging stolen assets.
The Swap Details:
* Assets Exchanged: 2,178 BNB, 20 BTC, and 1,466,000 CAKE.
* Total Received: 2,257.3 ETH (approx. $4.72 million).
* Strategy: Following the swap, funds were bridged from the BNB Chain to the Ethereum network.
The Exploit Recap:
* Initial Attack: March 15, 2026.
* Mechanism: A "donation attack" targeted the Thena (THE) token pool to bypass supply caps and inflate collateral [1].
* Impact: Left the protocol with $2.15 million in bad deb
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#VenusProtocolSuspectedFlashLoanAttack ⚠️💥
Suspected Flash Loan Exploit Rocks Venus Protocol
A major alert is circulating in DeFi channels: Venus Protocol appears to have experienced a suspected flash loan attack, sparking concern among traders and liquidity providers across the ecosystem. The incident has quickly climbed the trending lists as users, analysts, and security teams rush to assess the scope and impact.
🔍 What Happened (Initial Reports)
On-chain data indicates that a large, rapid series of transactions — characteristic of a flash loan exploit — moved through Venus’s markets withi
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#VenusProtocolSuspectedFlashLoanAttack
The decentralized finance platform Venus Protocol is facing serious attention after reports of a suspected flash loan attack that may have resulted in losses of several million dollars. The incident has raised new concerns across the cryptocurrency and DeFi community about the security of lending platforms and the potential risks associated with complex smart contract systems.
Venus Protocol operates as a decentralized lending and borrowing platform built on the BNB Chain. Users can deposit cryptocurrency as collateral and borrow other digital assets thr
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DeFi Security Alert
The DeFi sector is once again under scrutiny after suspicious activity was reported involving Venus Protocol. Security risks and flash-loan attacks remain major challenges for decentralized platforms.
Investors are advised to stay cautious and monitor developments closely.
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⚠️ JUST IN: Venus #Protocol has been exploited again, marking its 6th exploit this year. Venus #Protocol has now suffered six separate exploits in the last year, which have resulted in millions stolen and making it one of the lowest security #crypto platforms. #crypto
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Techub News reports that DeFi lending protocol Venus Protocol tweeted that it discovered abnormal activity in the THE liquidity pool and is actively investigating. Currently, only the THE and CAKE markets are affected. Additionally, all borrowing and withdrawal operations for THE have been suspended, and the collateral factor (CF) for 7 other markets has been reduced to 0, effective immediately, including BCH, LTC, UNI, AAVE, FIL, TWT, and lisUSD. This measure will remain in effect until the investigation concludes. Other markets are unaffected and will continue to operate normally.
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Venus Protocol Releases THE Pool Attack Analysis, Collateral Factor Reduced to 0 for 7 Markets
Venus Protocol on March 15th disclosed follow-up developments regarding abnormal activity in the THE liquidity pool, suspending borrowing and withdrawals of THE, and reducing collateral factors to 0 across 7 markets to prevent risks for certain users. Preliminary investigation shows that the attacker accumulated 84% of THE tokens through normal deposit methods and manipulated prices by exploiting on-chain liquidity constraints and oracle delays. The platform will maintain transparency and publish a comprehensive report upon completion of the investigation.
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Venus Issues Preliminary Analysis of Hacking Attack, Reduces Collateral Factor to 0 for 7 Markets
Venus Protocol has implemented multiple preventive measures in response to abnormal activity in the THE liquidity pool, including suspending borrowing and withdrawals, and reducing the collateral factors to 0 across 7 markets. Attackers accumulated THE tokens through normal deposits and conducted price manipulation. Venus has committed to releasing a comprehensive report following the investigation.
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Here is a breakdown of today's Venus Protocol $THE flash loan attack and its actual operating mechanism.
The essence of this event is a typical flash loan combined with oracle manipulation attack.
1. Core Tool: What is a Flash Loan?
A flash loan is a special lending function provided by smart contracts. It allows users to borrow massive amounts of funds without providing any collateral.
The only restriction is: borrowing, using the funds, and repaying principal plus interest must all be completed in the same blockchain transaction—the same block time, typically within just a few seconds.
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🚨 Suspected flash loan attack is sweeping through Venus Protocol!
Address 0x1a35…6231 just pulled off a textbook manipulation:
💰 Collateralized large amounts of THE
💸 Borrowed approximately 20 BTC, 1.5 million CAKE, and 200 BNB
📊 Total value exceeding $3.7 million
⚠️ Tens of millions of THE collateral facing liquidation
This is yet another typical flash loan attack — using massive liquidity to manipulate oracles or collateral valuations, borrowing other assets while allowing the collateral to be liquidated.
THE price could face massive selling pressure, and Venus needs to urgently review i
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