Arbitrum Takes Back Control of Governance Account After Security Breach

GasOptimizer · 2026-02-13T00:06:36+00:00

Arbitrum recovered its Governance account on X after a breach. The team is investigating the incident and strengthening security to prevent future attacks, demonstrating their commitment to the community's integrity and trust.

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2026-02-13 00:06:36

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Arbitrum successfully regained access to its official Governance account on X (formerly Twitter) after a security breach. According to Foresight News, the account was hacked a few days ago, potentially compromising the protocol’s official communications with its community.

Immediate Response and Ongoing Investigation

Arbitrum’s security team responded quickly to the incident, regaining control and restoring access to the platform. Currently, the protocol is conducting a comprehensive analysis of the events that led to the security breach, investigating how the attackers managed to bypass existing security measures.

Strengthening Security Protocols

The incident highlights the critical importance of robust security maintenance in DeFi projects. Arbitrum announced that it is reinforcing its security protocols and implementing additional measures to prevent similar incidents in the future, including stricter authentication and enhanced monitoring of the governance account.

The swift restoration of control demonstrates Arbitrum’s commitment to protecting the integrity of its official communications and maintaining the trust of its community amid increasing hacker activity in the sector.

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