Verus, an open-source blockchain network built around privacy, decentralization, and multichain infrastructure, has lost approximately $11.6 million to an ongoing exploit targeting its Ethereum bridge, according to security firm Blockaid.
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— Blockaid (@blockaid_) May 18, 2026
The total is expected to climb as the attack stays active. The Verus team has not commented on the reported incident so far.
Cross-chain bridges have long been a favored target for hackers due to the complexity of their smart contract architecture and the large volumes of assets they typically hold in escrow.
