Automated Bot Thwarts 1.2 Billion Yen Crypto Heist in Split-Second Interception
September 16, 2026
A hacker attempting to siphon 1.2 billion yen in cryptocurrency was outmaneuvered in seconds by an automated bot that intercepted the transaction right inside the blockchain mempool.
Automated MEV Bot Intercepts $7.8 Million Ethereum Exploit in High-Stakes Mempool Race
September 16, 2026
An automated MEV bot named Yoink successfully front-ran an attacker targeting a Safe wallet on Ethereum, securing roughly $7.8 million in rsETH liquid restaking tokens before the exploit could complete.