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Base Attacker Loses Funds to MEV Bot After $500,000 Wallet Drain
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FOMOGRAM Editorial Desk
Aug 6, 2026

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
An attacker drained approximately 500,000 USDC but lost a significant portion to an MEV bot during a token swap. This incident highlights risks in the Base network.
An attacker drained approximately 500,000 USDC but lost a significant portion to an MEV bot during a token swap. This incident highlights risks in the Base network.
FOMOGRAM SENTINEL GRAVITY TELEMETRY
The attacker’s loss of funds to an MEV bot indicates vulnerabilities in the Base network, potentially affecting USDC's liquidity.
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