Polymarket users lose funds after third-party vendor compromise; company promises refunds
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Matt Novak
Summary
Polymarket, a betting platform, suffered a security breach after a third-party vendor was compromised, allowing hackers to inject malicious scripts into the frontend for some users. The company has contained the issue and is contacting affected users, promising full refunds. While Polymarket hasn't confirmed the total losses, independent monitors estimate around $3 million may have been stolen.
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bskyPolymarket users lose funds after third-party vendor compromise; company promises refundsgizmodo.comKey quotes
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We're contacting impacted users & refunding them in full.
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