HackFraudHackers Steal $2.7M from Polymarket Traders via Hijacked Script
Published: 1 Nov 2026 · Worldwide
Hackers injected malicious code into Polymarket's site by replacing a page-speed script, selling traders' positions and stealing about $2.7 million. Polymarket is refunding affected users after 726 wallets were compromised on October 29.
Who is at risk
Cryptocurrency traders using Polymarket
How to protect yourself
- Verify website scripts and sources before use
- Use hardware wallets for crypto storage
- Enable two-factor authentication on trading accounts
Source: The Hacker News (thehackernews.com)
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