The Lido Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) has launched an emergency vote to replace a compromised oracle, which connects real-world data to blockchain systems. An address connected to the Chorus One oracle experienced a breach, resulting in a drained balance, though Lido Finance confirmed the issue is isolated to this oracle and does not affect the entire system. The exact cause is believed to be a hot wallet private key leak, prompting Chorus One to enhance security measures. This incident underscores the critical need for solid cybersecurity in decentralized finance (DeFi), especially as the sector expands and faces growing threats from hacking. Cybersecurity company Hacken reported significant losses due to various attacks in early 2025, highlighting that a majority were linked to the crypto space. Hacken's CEO emphasized the urgency for improved security and code auditing practices in the crypto industry, while geopolitical concerns about cyber threats from North Korean hacking groups have led G7 countries to address these challenges in upcoming discussions.

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