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Security Experts Uncover Crypto-Stealing Backdoor in XRP Ledger's Code Library

Security Experts Uncover Crypto-Stealing Backdoor in XRP Ledger's Code Library

A security breach was recently discovered in the open-source JavaScript library of XRP Ledger, one of the oldest blockchain networks, launched in 2012. Security firm Aikido, a blockchain security specialist, found some suspicious code in XRP’s JavaScript package that led to the discovery of a crypto-stealing backdoor. The XRP Ledger...
XRP Ledger's Close Call: Backdoor Threat & What It Means

XRP Ledger's Close Call: Backdoor Threat & What It Means

The world of cryptocurrency is constantly evolving and so are those looking to capitalizing on it. Recently, the XRP Ledger community faced a serious threat: a backdoor vulnerability discovered in the xrpl.js library. This incident further highlights the deep need for security in the blockchain space, a major tenet of...