zkLink Suspends Operations Following Ongoing Attack
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zkLink has confirmed a persistent attack on its zkLink Nova Arbitrator contracts on Ethereum and Optimism, leading to a suspension of block production and withdrawal services. The team is offering a 20% white hat bounty for any funds returned by the attackers, emphasizing that further legal action will not be pursued.
Security Incident Update
On October 29, zkLink announced an ongoing security incident affecting its zkLink Nova service. The attack targets the Arbitrator contracts on both Ethereum and Optimism, prompting the team to take immediate action.
The zkLink team has suspended block production for zkLink Nova and temporarily closed withdrawal channels to prevent further unauthorized access. Additionally, a comprehensive security audit of all related components is underway to ensure the integrity of the system.
Once all risks are assessed and eliminated, zkLink will restore its services. In an attempt to resolve the situation, the team has offered a 20% white hat bounty for the return of any stolen funds, assuring that no further legal repercussions will follow if the funds are returned.
This incident has already resulted in a loss of approximately $786,000 on the Ethereum network due to the attack on the zkLink cross-chain bridge.