Curve Finance recently issued a safety alert regarding a DNS hijack attack that has impacted their website’s front end and user interaction. The incident, which took place on May 12, 2025, directed users to a malicious site after the domain name was compromised. This security breach highlights ongoing challenges in securing DNS for DeFi applications. While smart contracts remain unaffected, the attack caused a sharp drop in the CRV token price and has prompted concern from industry experts such as Blockaid who urged caution regarding transactions on the platform. Users were advised to avoid interacting with the compromised site until the vulnerability was addressed. The incident reinforces the importance of robust DNS security protocols for all DeFi platforms.