Hackers Steal About $2.7 Million From Polymarket Traders via Hijacked DebugBear Script

Hackers stole approximately $2.7 million from Polymarket traders by injecting malicious code into the website. The code replaced a script from an outside company, allowing the hackers to sell some signed-in traders' positions and transfer their funds. The malicious activity occurred on October 29. Polymarket is refunding around $2.7 million to the 726 affected wallets. Blockchain records indicate that cryptocurrency worth about $2.64 million was transferred to the hackers. The stolen funds were taken from traders who were signed in to the platform at the time of the incident.