Phantom is safe from Solana Web3.js vulnerability; users are advised to upgrade soon
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Dec 04 2024Phantom Wallet Security: Phantom has confirmed that it is not affected by a vulnerability in the Solana/web3.js library, specifically versions 1.95.6 and 1.95.7, which are compromised and can leak private keys. They assure users that they have never used these vulnerable versions.
Response from Solana Ecosystem: The Solana ecosystem is actively addressing the vulnerability, with projects like Drift, Phantom, and Solflare informing their communities of their safety and urging developers to update their libraries to protect against potential security threats.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
