Major Exploit Hits Ethereum's Notorious 'Sandwich' Bot, Resulting in $7.5 Million Loss
An attacker managed to exploit a well-known Ethereum bot, draining $7.5 million in a scheme involving fraudulent trading routes, according to Blockaid.
Editorial Staff
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Updated 1 day ago
On June 21, 2026, a significant security breach occurred involving a prominent Ethereum trading bot known as Jaredfromsubway.eth.
The attacker successfully deceived the bot into approving false trading routes, which allowed access to various assets including WETH, USDC, and USDT.
In total, the exploit resulted in the theft of approximately $7.5 million, raising concerns about the security measures in place within the crypto trading ecosystem.