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Unauthorized Fund Transfer

Definition

An unauthorized fund transfer describes the movement of digital assets from a user’s wallet or a protocol’s treasury without the legitimate owner’s consent or proper authorization. These incidents typically result from security breaches, phishing attacks, smart contract exploits, or compromised private keys. Such transfers represent a direct financial loss for the affected party and underscore the critical importance of robust security measures in the digital asset space. They are a major concern for asset holders.