
On-chain investigators led by the co-founder of FlashRescue have identified three primary Ethereum addresses used to store the proceeds of the recent half-million-dollar malvertising heist. The incident, which unfolded on August 13, 2026, saw a seasoned user of the Hyperliquid decentralized exchange lose precisely 550,019 USDC in a matter of minutes. Unlike high-profile exploits targeting smart contracts, this particular theft










