SlowMist Details How a Fake Bot Was Used to Steal a Trader’s SOL
2025-07-08 14:55:27
Main Idea
A memecoin trader on the Solana network lost 0.9897 SOL ($149) due to a malicious bot attack, as analyzed by the SlowMist team, which revealed the use of JavaScript and social engineering techniques.
Key Points
1. The attacker used a fake Solana Pump.fun bot with JavaScript (Node.js) and obfuscation techniques to steal funds.
2. The malicious NPM package 'crypto-layout-utils-1.3.1' was embedded with logic to siphon funds to the attacker's wallet.
3. The attacker increased the credibility of the malicious packages by inflating GitHub stars and forks.
4. The SlowMist team confirmed the attack after de-obfuscating the code and identifying the malicious behavior.
5. The incident highlights risks for users of automated bots and memecoin launchpads like Pump.fun.
Description
The attacker accessed sensitive wallet information and transferred stolen crypto assets to the FixedFloat exchange. The attacker used both social engineering and complex technical maneuvers using JavaScript (Node.js). Exercising extra caution while dealing with unfamiliar GitHub projects is prudent for all crypto investors. A memecoin trader on the Solana (SOL) network using the Pump.fun launchpad lost funds in a sophisticated attack orchestrated through GitHub. Earlier this month, a crypto inve...
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