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	== About Ether Finance ==		== About Ether Finance ==
	~~"Stake ETH~~, ~~get eETH~~ - ~~the liquid restaking token that rewards you more across DeFi~~."		Ether.fi is a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform focused on maximizing the utility of digital assets through staking, liquidity strategies, and crypto-enabled spending solutions. Its core mission is to empower users by giving them full control over their crypto while enabling them to save, grow, and spend within a robust, secure, and composable ecosystem. The platform currently boasts a total value locked (TVL) of over $6.88 billion, with several high-yield options such as 3.4% for staking, 9% from liquidity vaults, and 3% cashback through its crypto credit card.

	"ether.~~fi is a decentralized~~, ~~non~~-~~custodial delegated staking protocol with a Liquid Staking token~~. ~~One of~~ the ~~distinguishing characteristics of ether~~.fi is ~~that stakers control their keys~~. The ~~ether.fi mechanism also allows for the creation of a node services marketplace where stakers~~ and ~~node operators can enroll nodes to provide infrastructure services~~."		Staking is the foundation of ether.fi’s offerings. Users can stake ETH, BTC, or stablecoins via value-accruing restaking tokens like weETH, eBTC, and eUSD. These allow holders to earn rewards while retaining liquidity and exposure to the underlying assets. Security is a top priority, with the platform being decentralized, audited, and battle-tested. The protocol is open source and supported by top-tier DeFi integrations including Aave, Pendle, and Gearbox.

	~~"In weeks prior~~, ~~there was an increase in exploitation~~ of ~~[domain registrar] attack vectors observed~~ with ~~other protocols~~. ~~We preemptively upgraded our key platforms to require hardware authentication as an authentication method"~~		The Liquid product automates yield strategies through smart vaults that auto-balance and compound returns across DeFi’s best-performing protocols. Users can choose vaults tailored to their asset types or risk profiles, maximizing returns with minimal management.

			Ether.fi Cash introduces a non-custodial credit card with 3% cashback on all purchases. It integrates seamlessly with Apple Pay and Google Pay, offering global usage at over 100 million locations. This card is part of the platform’s goal to bridge DeFi with real-world utility.

	== The Reality ==		== The Reality ==
	~~This sections is included if a case involved deception or information that was unknown at the time. Examples include:~~		"In weeks prior, there was an increase in exploitation of [domain registrar] attack vectors observed with other protocols. We preemptively upgraded our key platforms to require hardware authentication as an authentication method"

	* When the service was actually started (if different than the "official story").
	* Who actually ran a service and their own personal history.
	* How the service was structured behind the scenes. (For example, there was ~~no "trading bot".)~~
	* Details of ~~what audits reported and how vulnerabilities were missed during auditing~~.

	== What Happened ==		== What Happened ==
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	== References ==		== References ==
	<references><ref name="etherfi-16543">[https://etherfi.gitbook.io/etherfi/security/sep-24-incident-attempted-domain-account-takeover Sep 24: Incident - attempted domain account takeover ~~\| ether.fi~~] (Accessed Oct 25, 2024)</ref>		<references><ref name="etherfi-16543">[https://etherfi.gitbook.io/etherfi/security/sep-24-incident-attempted-domain-account-takeover Sep 24: Incident - attempted domain account takeover] (Accessed Oct 25, 2024)</ref>

	<ref name="etherfi-16544">[https://www.ether.fi/ Etherfi] (Accessed Oct 25, 2024)</ref>		<ref name="etherfi-16544">[https://www.ether.fi/ Etherfi] (Accessed Oct 25, 2024)</ref>
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	<ref name="etherfi-16545">[https://www.ether.fi/about Etherfi] (Accessed Oct 25, 2024)</ref>		<ref name="etherfi-16545">[https://www.ether.fi/about Etherfi] (Accessed Oct 25, 2024)</ref>

	<ref name="etherfi-16546">[https://etherfi.gitbook.io/etherfi Getting Started ~~\| ether.fi~~] (Accessed Oct 25, 2024)</ref>		<ref name="etherfi-16546">[https://etherfi.gitbook.io/etherfi Getting Started] (Accessed Oct 25, 2024)</ref>

	<ref name="etherfi-16547">[https://etherfi.gitbook.io/etherfi/getting-started/introduction Introduction ~~\| ether.fi~~] (Accessed Oct 25, 2024)</ref></references>		<ref name="etherfi-16547">[https://etherfi.gitbook.io/etherfi/getting-started/introduction Introduction] (Accessed Oct 25, 2024)</ref></references>

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[[File:Etherfinance.jpg|thumb|Ether Finance Logo/Homepage]]ether.fi is a liquid restacking token which allows Ethereum to be staked and also used for other services in the ecosystem. ether.fi reports an attempt was made to take over their domain name, however this was successfully prevented through the use of hardware-based devices and previous contact with the domain registrar. The attack was not successful and the ether.fi domain name remained within the team's control.<ref name="etherfi-16543" /><ref name="etherfi-16544" /><ref name="etherfi-16545" /><ref name="etherfi-16546" /><ref name="etherfi-16547" />

== About Ether Finance ==
"Stake ETH, get eETH - the liquid restaking token that rewards you more across DeFi."

"ether.fi is a decentralized, non-custodial delegated staking protocol with a Liquid Staking token. One of the distinguishing characteristics of ether.fi is that stakers control their keys. The ether.fi mechanism also allows for the creation of a node services marketplace where stakers and node operators can enroll nodes to provide infrastructure services."

"In weeks prior, there was an increase in exploitation of [domain registrar] attack vectors observed with other protocols. We preemptively upgraded our key platforms to require hardware authentication as an authentication method"

== The Reality ==
This sections is included if a case involved deception or information that was unknown at the time. Examples include:

* When the service was actually started (if different than the "official story").
* Who actually ran a service and their own personal history.
* How the service was structured behind the scenes. (For example, there was no "trading bot".)
* Details of what audits reported and how vulnerabilities were missed during auditing.

== What Happened ==
"On September 24, ether.fi experienced a security incident involving its domain registrar, Gandi.net, resulting in the [attempted] compromise of the ether[.]fi domain."
{| class="wikitable"
|+Key Event Timeline - ether.fi Domain Name Failed Takeover Attempt
!Date
!Event
!Description
|-
|September 24th, 2024 10:38:00 AM MDT
|Account Recovery Notification
|The ether.fi team reports receiving an account recovery notification from the registrar Gandi.net.
|-
|September 24th, 2024 1:30:00 PM MDT
|No Actual Attack Confirmed
|"Gandi was contacted on multiple platforms. At approximately 19:30 UTC it was confirmed that ether.fi’s account had been successfully locked to prevent further tampering and the nameserver config restored. There is a comprehensive analysis of external and internal systems in progress, and as of now there are no traces of an internal breach observed."
|-
|September 24th, 2024 6:20:53 PM MDT
|ether.fi Notice Posted
|The ether.fi team posts a public announcement about the attempted attack on their gitbook.
|}

== Technical Details ==
This section includes specific detailed technical analysis of any security breaches which happened. What specific software vulnerabilities contributed to the problem and how were they exploited?

== Total Amount Lost ==
No funds were lost.

How much was lost and how was it calculated? If there are conflicting reports, which are accurate and where does the discrepancy lie?

== Immediate Reactions ==
"Gandi’s monitoring systems and process, while aggressive, locked down the domain account and prevented any access to our systems, and kept our websites, apps and emails safe from the attempted attack"

"Gandi was contacted on multiple platforms. At approximately 19:30 UTC it was confirmed that ether.fi’s account had been successfully locked to prevent further tampering and the nameserver config restored. There is a comprehensive analysis of external and internal systems in progress, and as of now there are no traces of an internal breach observed."

== Ultimate Outcome ==
"More details of the incident will be shared as they become available in collaboration with Gandi's team over the next two days. Thank you to the Seal911 team, Doppel, Ethena and Distrust our security partner - teams that instantly responded and provided assistance as we navigated the dangerous waters today.

We’re glad to report that all funds are safe, and no opportunity was given to the attackers to present a compromised dapp on any ether.fi related domain."

== Total Amount Recovered ==
There do not appear to have been any funds recovered in this case.

What funds were recovered? What funds were reimbursed for those affected users?

== Ongoing Developments ==
What parts of this case are still remaining to be concluded?
== Individual Prevention Policies ==
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== Platform Prevention Policies ==
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== Regulatory Prevention Policies ==
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== References ==
<references><ref name="etherfi-16543">[https://etherfi.gitbook.io/etherfi/security/sep-24-incident-attempted-domain-account-takeover Sep 24: Incident - attempted domain account takeover | ether.fi] (Accessed Oct 25, 2024)</ref>

<ref name="etherfi-16544">[https://www.ether.fi/ Etherfi] (Accessed Oct 25, 2024)</ref>

<ref name="etherfi-16545">[https://www.ether.fi/about Etherfi] (Accessed Oct 25, 2024)</ref>

<ref name="etherfi-16546">[https://etherfi.gitbook.io/etherfi Getting Started | ether.fi] (Accessed Oct 25, 2024)</ref>

<ref name="etherfi-16547">[https://etherfi.gitbook.io/etherfi/getting-started/introduction Introduction | ether.fi] (Accessed Oct 25, 2024)</ref></references>

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