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title: "CertiK Highlights Shift in DeFi Attack Strategies"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286458567.md"
description: "CertiK reports a shift in DeFi attack strategies, with attackers now focusing on operational security and supply-chain vulnerabilities instead of just smart contract bugs. This change indicates a growing sophistication among attackers, highlighting the need for comprehensive security measures that go beyond traditional smart contract audits to include operational and supply-chain defenses."
datetime: "2026-05-14T19:46:46.000Z"
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# CertiK Highlights Shift in DeFi Attack Strategies

CertiK reports that DeFi attackers are increasingly focusing on operational security and supply-chain vulnerabilities rather than exploiting smart contract bugs. According to The Block, this shift in strategy indicates a growing sophistication among attackers, who are now targeting broader aspects of the DeFi ecosystem. CertiK's findings underscore the need for comprehensive security measures that extend beyond smart contract audits to include operational and supply-chain defenses.

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