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Polymarket Sends $3.9M Back to Traders After Vendor Script Drain

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Briefings

A security breach on Polymarket resulted in a $2.7M theft from 726 wallets, with the platform covering an additional $1.19M in trading losses due to a trading pause. The incident occurred in October 2026, leaving the platform's financial stability uncertain.

Key points

• A hijacked page-speed script drained $2.7M from 726 wallets on Polymarket.
• The platform covered $1.19M in trading losses following a trading pause.

Context

Polymarket is a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange platform where users can bet on the outcome of various events, such as sports matches or political elections. The recent security breach highlights the risks associated with decentralized platforms.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single incident report from October 2026. Specific details about the breach timeline, the identity of the attacker, and the full scope of the trading pause are not provided.

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