Web3 Security: The Importance of Underlying Infrastructure Cannot Be Ignored

In the Web3 space, the significance of traditional cybersecurity vulnerabilities is often underestimated. This is mainly due to two reasons: first, the Web3 industry is still in its early stages of development, and related technologies and security measures are still being improved; second, existing cybersecurity regulations have prompted Web2 companies to strengthen their own security infrastructure. However, the Web3 ecosystem is actually built on top of Web2 infrastructure, so the underlying security issues cannot be ignored in their impact on Web3.

Potential Threats of Web2 Vulnerabilities to Web3

The security vulnerabilities arising from the Web2 infrastructure could pose a serious threat to the Web3 ecosystem, directly affecting the safety of user assets. For example, vulnerabilities in browsers or mobile operating systems could be exploited by hackers to steal digital assets from users without their knowledge.

Recent real cases have clearly demonstrated the harm that Web2 vulnerabilities pose to digital assets:

1. Hackers exploit zero-day vulnerabilities in Bitcoin ATMs to steal cryptocurrency.
2. A hacker organization from a certain country exploited a zero-day vulnerability in the Chrome browser for six weeks.
3. Microsoft Word vulnerabilities may lead to cryptocurrency theft
4. Android system vulnerabilities allow hackers to steal cryptocurrency wallet information.

These cases indicate that Web2 vulnerabilities not only threaten individual assets but can also have serious impacts on exchanges, asset custodians, and mining.

Comprehensive Security Protection Measures

Relying solely on a single code audit to ensure security in the Web3 space is not enough. The industry needs to develop more security facilities, such as real-time detection and response systems for malicious transactions. At the same time, in-depth research on underlying security technologies is also crucial, as only by understanding attack methods can we better defend against them.

Several security teams have contributed to this aspect, discovering multiple high-risk vulnerabilities involving products from tech giants such as Microsoft, Google, and Apple, as well as well-known Web3 ecosystems like Aptos, Sui, EOS, Ripple, and Tron.

Conclusion

With the continuous development of Web3 technology, underlying security issues will become increasingly important. The industry needs to adopt more comprehensive security strategies, enhance the focus on traditional cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and continue to improve security measures unique to Web3. Only by ensuring the security of the underlying infrastructure can we provide a solid guarantee for the healthy development of Web3.