shield Access Control · $200K loss

Forensic report: FILX DN404 access control cost $200K (February 2024)

On February 2024, FILX DN404 was exploited in a access control, resulting in approximately $200K in losses. That makes the FILX DN404 exploit the 161st largest DeFi incident out of 690 documented in our archive.

Attack Mechanics: How the FILX DN404 Access Control Played Out

Exploit Class Applied to FILX DN404

The FILX DN404 incident on February 10, 2024 is classified as a Access Control. A privileged function lacks a proper authorisation check, letting an unauthorised caller execute it. In the full archive, FILX DN404 is 1 of 77 documented access control incidents.

FILX DN404 in Context

At $200K, the FILX DN404 exploit is a minor (<$1M) event compared to the largest same-class incident in our archive — Corkprotocol (2025) at $12M.

Prior Access Control Before FILX DN404

The nearest access control incident before FILX DN404 was DAO_SoulMate, 19 days earlier on January 22, 2024 ($319K lost). The same exploit class surfaced again within the access control attack surface.

Impact & Recovery for FILX DN404

FILX DN404 Loss Figure

The FILX DN404 exploit caused $200,000 in losses — a minor (<$1M) incident and the 42nd largest of 188 documented in 2024. This single incident represents 0.1% of all tracked losses that year.

Where FILX DN404 Sits Among Access Control Attacks

Ranked by loss size, FILX DN404 is the 16th largest of 77 access control incidents documented. That puts the FILX DN404 loss below the class average of $636K.

Timeline Since the FILX DN404 Incident

The FILX DN404 exploit occurred 2.2 years ago (794 days). The contract, its fork-block, and the attack transaction remain on-chain and forensically reproducible.

FAQ

How much did FILX DN404 lose?

The FILX DN404 exploit in February 2024 resulted in $200,000 in losses — the 42nd largest of 188 DeFi incidents that year.

When did the FILX DN404 hack happen?

The FILX DN404 exploit was recorded on February 10, 2024 — 794 days ago.

What type of exploit hit FILX DN404?

The FILX DN404 incident is classified as a Access Control. A privileged function lacks a proper authorisation check, letting an unauthorised caller execute it.

How common is the Access Control pattern seen at FILX DN404?

Our archive contains 77 documented access control incidents. The FILX DN404 incident is one of them.

How does FILX DN404 compare to the largest Access Control attack?

The largest access control incident in our archive is Corkprotocol (2025) at $12M. The FILX DN404 loss is $200K.

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