The Verus-Ethereum bridge suffered its second major exploit in two months, with attackers draining $7.54 million by targeting the same class of vulnerability exploited in May, according to security firm Blockaid. Cross-chain bridges remain a frequent target for attackers because they hold large pools of locked assets and often rely on complex smart-contract logic that can contain reusable flaws. The recurrence of a similar attack vector suggests the original weakness may not have been fully addressed after the earlier incident. Bridges like Verus enable users to transfer value between separate blockchain networks, and breaches can undermine confidence in cross-chain infrastructure. The latest theft adds to a growing tally of bridge-related losses across the industry, underscoring ongoing concerns about the security of these systems. Details on recovery efforts or affected user funds were not immediately available.
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