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Base vault drained of $6M in Aave deposit tokens after whitelist change

Crypto Briefing·October 5, 2026·1 min read
Base vault drained of $6M in Aave deposit tokens after whitelist change

A Base vault was drained of $6 million in Aave deposit tokens after a whitelist change. The incident underscores the critical need for robust security measures and governance protocols in DeFi to prevent unauthorized access and asset loss. The exploit highlights ongoing risks in decentralized finance as protocols evolve.

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