
Technical Analysis of Recent DeFi Hacks: ZKsync and KiloEx Exploits
The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector continues to experience rapid innovation and growth—but this momentum has also made it a lucrative target for cybercriminals. In April 2025, two high-profile exploits targeting ZKsync and KiloEx resulted in combined losses exceeding $12 million. These incidents exposed critical vulnerabilities in smart contract design,