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External Attack Surface

Definition ∞ The external attack surface in the context of digital assets refers to all points where an unauthorized user can attempt to enter or extract data from a system. This includes public-facing applications, network services, smart contracts, and any other accessible interfaces. A larger or poorly secured external attack surface presents more opportunities for malicious actors to exploit vulnerabilities. Minimizing and securing this surface is a primary objective in cybersecurity.
Context ∞ The situation regarding external attack surfaces in the crypto ecosystem is constantly evolving, with new protocols and integrations potentially expanding these exposure points. Security audits and penetration testing are critical practices for identifying and reducing these vulnerabilities. Ongoing efforts focus on adopting zero-trust architectures and continuous monitoring to protect against external threats.

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New Monad Users Targeted by Fabricated ERC20 Transfer Log Spoofing

ERC20 standard flexibility allows malicious contracts to emit fabricated transfer logs, creating a spoofing vector for urgent wallet-draining phishing attacks.